Job title: Employment Specialist I
Company: University of Florida
Job description: Classification Title: Employment Specialist I
Job Description:
Are you seeking an opportunity in an HR department for a Top 5 public institution?
Employment Operations & Records is currently seeking candidates interested in growing in the HR field while being exposed to a wide range of HR knowledge and practices. In this entry-level role, full training will be provided and opportunities for growth are attainable.
The Employment Operations & Records unit of UF Human Resources is responsible for all electronic transactions that support the hiring and employment changes during the lifecycle of UF employees. As part of this team, the Employment Specialist I works in partnership with UF departments to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of employment-related actions while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Specific responsibilities of the Employment Specialist I include the following:
- Evaluates supporting documentation of personnel actions which include hiring paperwork and applicable forms to ensure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations
- Provides guidance to UF departments on applicable laws and University regulations and policies to ensure the timely approval of personnel actions
- Provides quality customer service by responding to and completing requests via email and phone related to employment verifications, system troubleshooting, employment data updates, and public records
In addition to your salary, UF offers low-cost , a number of dental plans to fit you and your family’s needs, and vision coverage. Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available.
Build your with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.
UF Employees are also eligible for the , which provides savings at various business!
Explore UF’s abundance of benefit options here:
UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave. TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days which is typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment).
Expected Salary:
$16.76 – $19.16 hourly; commensurate with education and experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and one years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Adaptable
- Analytical
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solver
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references.
This position is eligible for veteran’s 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 our for more specific information.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: No
Advertised: 01 Sep 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Sep 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Expected salary: $16.76 – 19.16 per hour
Location: Gainesville, FL
Job date: Sun, 03 Sep 2023 04:18:37 GMT
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