Human Resources Generalist I

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

The Human Resources Generalist I provides professional support and expertise in the implementation, and administration of broad range of human resources functions or programs within an organizational unit. Serves as a human resources business partner to the administration, faculty, and staff of an organizational unit. The Human Resources Generalist I will perform daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, assisting with issue resolution related pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Talent Acquisition: Proactively develops and maintains an effective recruitment strategy for scientific and administrative support positions, including selection and hiring processes to attract and retain the most qualified individuals in a timely and compliant manner. Prepares and attends Career Fairs to meet AAP and EEOC compliance. Assist with completing job postings, timely communication with candidates, requisition management, and applicant paperwork, including background checks. Utilize LinkedIn to proactively source, identify, and engage with top talent to build a qualified candidate pipeline.
• HRIS: Provides direction and guidance to campus staff about the appropriate EPAF to use depending on the desired results.  Inputs changes and relevant ePAFs into the University HRIS system. Complete data entry for new hire ePAFs in preparation for onboarding. Serves as Level 1 approver to conduct oversight of required ePAF documentation. 
• Onboarding: Supports HR department with conducting new hire orientation and working with hiring managers/admins to coordinate new hires' first day and ensure proper completion of required new hire documentation.
• Benefits: Assists with applying and explaining benefit policies and procedures to resolve a variety of benefits issues, including employee inquiries. Assist new hires with benefits enrollment in the various benefits systems. Participates in the open enrollment process and assists with the benefits fair. Conducts new hire benefits orientation. May assist with answering leave-of-absence inquiries and supporting department administration.
• Training and Development: Assists HR department with coordinating and providing training to promote initiatives based on UF Scripps goals and needs regarding employee development. Attends monthly HR Forum meetings.
• Fiscal Support: Supports campus HR budget, billing/invoicing, and purchases in My Marketplace such as office supplies and contract renewals with approved vendors.  Utilizes Pcard to pay fees for job fair attendance, memberships, job advertisements, booking and paying for travel expenses, etc., as required to support the effective functioning of the department and the campus.
• Perform all other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor.

Commensurate with experience. 

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

• Previous experience supporting Human Resources operations, preferably in higher education, research or similar organizational environment.
• Relevant course work in Business Management, Human Resources or other related fields of study.
• SHRM-CP, PHR or other relevant certifications. 
• Experience with human resources information systems (HRIS), preferably Workday and/or Peoplesoft. 
• Certified notary for the state of Florida.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project/program management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to articulate, apply, and enforce applicable state, federal laws and regulations and internal policies and processes.
• Must be detail oriented and able to anticipate challenges and have the ability to adjust accordingly.
• The ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization while demonstrating cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Supporting compliance with university policies and procedures, maintaining accurate HR records, and handling confidential employee information appropriately.
• Previous experience with HR personnel records, data management, and tracking. 

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website.

This position is eligible for veterans’ preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See the Qualified Positions link on our applicant FAQs page for a list of eligible positions.

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin November 17, 2026. 

This is a time-limited position. 

The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.