MGR, Human Resources

Classification Title:

MGR, Human Resources

Classification Minimum Requirements

Classification Minimum Requirements are the 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 customer service skills.
• Strong ability to generate and analyze payroll and HR reports.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Submit your application, including a current résumé and cover letter, through the UF Careers portal.

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

Health Assessment Required:

No