MGR, Human Resources

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida's Department of Surgery is seeking an HR Manager to lead and oversee the department's human resources team on the Main Campus in Gainesville. Reporting to the Vice Chair of Administration, you will drive service-oriented HR delivery across divisions, handling recruitment, onboarding, separations, leave, credentialing coordination, and faculty appointments.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience, with strong PeopleSoft HR knowledge,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough understanding of UF and College of Medicine personnel and payroll policies, procedures and PeopleSoft HR applications.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to independently generate internal and external correspondence and advertisements.
• Proven track record in recruitment, particularly faculty recruitment.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel to prepare spreadsheets and other documents as needed.
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to details.
• Strong ability to prioritize job assignments to complete within established time limits.
• Strong ability to generate and analyze payroll and HR reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the department's HR team, setting performance expectations and driving consistent, service-oriented HR delivery across all divisions
• Manage the full spectrum of personnel actions - recruitment, onboarding, separations, leave administration, immigration, promotions, and employee relations - in close partnership with COM-HR
• Act as the departmental liaison for provider credentialing, privileging, recredentialing, malpractice coverage, and licensure compliance in coordination with UF Health and the Self-Insurance Trust Office
• Coordinate faculty appointments, academic promotions, tenure processes, and mid-career reviews in accordance with College of Medicine requirements
• Support salary budgeting, workforce planning, and effort reporting, including Faculty Assignment Report data entry each semester.
• Initiate and support the completion of the annual faculty mid-cycle review and promotion and tenure processes for the qualifying faculty in conjunction with the Vice Chair of

Job description

Job no: 541878
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Human Resources, Health Care Administration/Support
Department: 29140101 - MD-SURGERY-ADMINISTRATION

Classification Title:

MGR, Human Resources

Classification Minimum Requirements are baseline requirements for Staff Titles and Academic Titles found at the University of Florida.

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

The University of Florida's Department of Surgery is a complex, high-volume academic medical environment home to faculty clinicians, housestaff, researchers, and administrative professionals operating across multiple divisions. Reporting directly to the Vice Chair of Administration, the HR Manager is the person who keeps that people infrastructure running with precision, care, and institutional expertise.

The Scope of the Role

• Lead and supervise the department's HR team, setting performance expectations and driving consistent, service-oriented HR delivery across all divisions
• Manage the full spectrum of personnel actions - recruitment, onboarding, separations, leave administration, immigration, promotions, and employee relations - in close partnership with COM-HR
• Act as the departmental liaison for provider credentialing, privileging, recredentialing, malpractice coverage, and licensure compliance in coordination with UF Health and the Self-Insurance Trust Office
• Coordinate faculty appointments, academic promotions, tenure processes, and mid-career reviews in accordance with College of Medicine requirements
• Support salary budgeting, workforce planning, and effort reporting, including Faculty Assignment Report data entry each semester.
• Initiate and support the completion of the annual faculty mid-cycle review and promotion and tenure processes for the qualifying faculty in conjunction with the Vice Chair of

What You Bring to the Team

• Thorough working knowledge of UF and College of Medicine personnel and payroll policies, procedures, and PeopleSoft HR applications
• Demonstrated experience managing faculty recruitment cycles, including job description development, advertising, and compensation coordination
• Ability to generate, interpret, and act on payroll and HR reports with strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Sound judgement in handling confidential employee information in compliance with University and College of Medicine privacy standards
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across a large, multi-unit department

Why the Department of Surgery at UF

UF is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the country, and the College of Medicine reflects that standard of excellence. In this role, you'll work alongside committed academic and clinical leaders who value HR as a genuine strategic partner. UF offers a comprehensive benefits package including the Florida Retirement System, generous leave provisions, and tuition assistance that supports your own professional development - all within a Gainesville campus community known for its collegial culture and quality of life.

Expected Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Thorough understanding of UF and College of Medicine personnel and payroll policies, procedures and
  requirements.
• Thorough understanding of PeopleSoft's human resource applications and rules governing each
  application to timely process faculty and staff recruitments, job actions, position actions, compliance
  reporting, national and local advertising, and effort tracking.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to independently generate internal and
  external correspondence and advertisements.
• Proven track record in recruitment, particularly faculty recruitment.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel to prepare spreadsheets and other documents as
  needed.
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to details.
• Strong ability to prioritize job assignments to complete within established time limits.
• Strong ability to generate and analyze payroll and HR reports.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 29 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time