HR Generalist I, Higher Education Payroll & Records

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Human Resources Generalist I on the Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) to support personnel, payroll, and employment activities across multiple departments. The role emphasizes accuracy, strong customer service, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and campus partners.

Responsibilities include managing personnel transactions, preparing appointment letters for Graduate Assistants and related roles, and assisting with background checks and time/payroll

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Florida Driver's License required.
• Experience with university HR policies and payroll systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate personnel transactions through University systems.
• Prepare electronic personnel actions and appointments for Graduate Assistants, Fellows, OPS, and Student Assistants.
• Coordinate employee separations and maintain accurate personnel records.
• Support biweekly payroll and time administration processes.
• Assist with background checks and employment verifications; handle UFID requests and other HR tasks.
• Provide guidance on HR/payroll processes and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail oriented

Customer service

Strong communicator

Multitasking

Accuracy and reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

University of Florida is seeking a Human Resources Generalist I on the Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) to support personnel, payroll, and employment activities across multiple departments. The role emphasizes accuracy, strong customer service, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and campus partners.

Responsibilities include managing personnel transactions, preparing appointment letters for Graduate Assistants and related roles, and assisting with background checks and time/payroll