People & Culture Assistant

People & Culture Assistant

Job No: 540304

Work Type:
Full Time

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories:
Human Resources, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible

Department:  - HA-UFHCI HUMAN RESOURCES

The UF Health Cancer Institute is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center, we span all of the University of Florida's 16 colleges, pulling together a world‑class, multi‑disciplinary membership of over 350 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.

As a People & Culture Assistant at the UFHCI, you will support a range of HR programs and processes on behalf of the Institute and provide logistical and administrative support to the Office of People & Culture (OHR). An approachable, professional demeanor and a high level of confidentiality are necessary for success in this role.

• Providing support to the People & Culture team and coordinating the administrative and logistical functions of the Office.
• Ensuring timely notices and reminders of important payroll, time, and benefits‑related information, including bi‑weekly payroll reminders and open enrollment announcements.
• Working with POPS to revise and adjust onboarding, training, and off‑boarding programs and forms to meet evolving Institute needs as directed.
• Assisting staff with navigating routine issues with benefits, leave, and other HR functions, engaging other team members as needed.
• Working with People Operations Partners to curate results and findings from survey data into reports and presentations for leadership.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience.
• Experience and/or training in HR or administration.
• Foundational awareness of HR policies and best practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to drive projects to completion.
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Bachelor's in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
• Direct experience in higher education and/or academic research.
• Highly resourceful team player, capable of working independently, maintaining discretion, and utilizing effective writing and organizational skills.
• Strong desire to learn, seek out, and apply new knowledge, methods, and information.
• Demonstrated forward‑thinking mentality with the ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and critical staff, both internally and externally, through a variety of communication mediums and venues.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a professional, trustworthy, and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to anticipate challenges, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing priorities.

Expected Salary: $18.50 – $22.00 per hour

This is a TEAMS position and is eligible for a suite of excellent benefits, retirement options, and paid leave.

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. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

This position is eligible for veteran's preference.

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05 July 2026

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Job not remote. Located on the University of Florida's Main Campus in Gainesville, FL.