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Job no: 495489
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Human Resources
The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.
Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu. For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or jobs@uwf.edu.
Position Number: | 123930 |
Position Title (Classification Title): | Human Resources Specialist 123930 |
Working Title: | Employment Specialist |
Job Summary: | This position performs professional functions in Human Resources. Duties for this position encompass the areas of recruitment and employment utilizing a web-based system to post jobs. Advises hiring officials on search/hiring processes and solves customer problems and inquiries in a collaborative, helpful manner. This position receives Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) from the processing team, analyzes the PAF for accuracy, and contacts departments for additional information, if needed, and approves/denies documents. Duties include organizational chart maintenance, applicant assistance, volunteer paperwork, verifications of employment, and employment law postings. Provides training to campus community and writes articles on subject matter related to the position. This position monitors and responds to emails sent to jobs@uwf.edu. Serves as backup for processing of background screenings and front desk coverage as needed. |
Department | Human Resources |
FLSA: | Exempt |
Minimum Qualifications: | A bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience; or a high school diploma and seven years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience |
Position Qualifications: | Must have knowledge of the state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations that impact Human Resources in addition to knowledge of university policies, regulations, and procedures and must be able to interpret and communicate that information to university staff and others. Must have strong computer, analytical, critical thinking, and oral and written communication skills. Must have knowledge of public records laws and Florida Sunshine Law. Must have the ability to understand, explain, and effectively apply employment policies and procedures to daily work. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to maintain a high-level of confidentiality. Must have high attention to detail and professional demeanor while providing quality customer service. |
Preferred Qualifications | Bachelor's degree and three years of Human Resources experience. SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certified. Experience in performing duties related to employment, background screening, and equal opportunity reporting. Working knowledge of laws affecting employment (FCRA, FLSA, ADA, PWFA, Title VII, ADEA, FMLA, etc.). Strong computer skills in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet Explorer/Edge and G Suite for Education, such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, and Google Docs. Experience using an online applicant tracking system and experience using an ERP System, preferably SCT Banner. Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, and ability to maintain confidentiality. Must have high attention to detail and professional demeanor while providing quality customer service. Experience developing and delivering training to diverse groups. Experience working in HR in a university/college setting. |
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This position is eligible for veteran's preference. This position requires fingerprinting. This position requires a criminal background screen. |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Work Hours | 8am-5pm |
FTE | 1.0 |
Salary Range | $40,000 - 42,000 |
Pay Basis | Annually |
Closing Date: | 5/3/2024 |
Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu. This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Section 295.07, F.S.; applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation on or before the posting deadline date as such documentation is required for eligibility determination. Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. For information on obtaining a DD214, visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.
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