Personnel Specialist

Posting Number S16007P

Working Title Personnel Specialist

Department Franklin-Deans Business Office

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia's learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80-degree programs across 40+ units.

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Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Additional Schedule Information M-F, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience starting at $47,000

Posting Date 11/03/2026

Open until filled Yes

Proposed Starting Date 11/30/2026

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

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More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy  Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification Title Human Resources Generalist I

FLSA Exempt

FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Position Summary The Hiring & Personnel Team provides operational support to units in the areas of personnel by determining and processing appropriate actions using University systems such as UGAJobs and USGConnect. Based on a variety of factors, determines the appropriate job classification and coordinates the entry and validation of employee changes including position creation and management, onboarding (transition from UGAJobs to HCM ) and ensuring that employees are compensated for the correct amount on a timely basis.

• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple competing projects in an organized, efficient manner by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines, and adapting programmatic objectives to changes
• Ability to learn and apply position management processes related to various employee types, including but not limited to faculty, staff, graduate students, hourly employees, and work study students
• Ability to learn and apply processes, protocols, and procedures with a focus on personnel/position management and payroll accounting
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels, exercising tact, confidentiality, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness
• Substantially developed interpersonal and teamwork skills to successfully work with diverse groups in an academic environment
• Ability to form action…