Description
External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm, with additional night and weekends as needed to meet departmental deadlines.
Advertised Salary $60,000 - $63,000 Posting Date 10/13/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 02/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Priority consideration will be given to those who complete the application process by 12/14/2025; however, screening will continue until the position is filled.
We are unable to offer a work visa sponsorship for this position. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply.
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@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Position Information
Classification Title Human Resources Generalist II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, human resources or related field preferred
- Experience in a higher education or recreational setting
- Familiarity with HR policies, compliance frameworks, and internal audit practices
- Previous experience in HR environment hiring student staff and full-time staff members
Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Business & Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager is an integral part of the Recreational Sports business services team. Key responsibilities of the position include managing the full employee life cycle (recruitment through termination), policy/procedural guidance, employee benefits, payroll, employee training, and compensation for over 500 regular and temporary employees. The HR Manager serves as the primary point of contact for all HR-related matters within the department, as well as the liaison between Recreational Sports and University Human Resources (UHC) and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (OVPSA).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment as well as independently.
- Ability to interpret, communicate and implement human resources policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of common UGA HR applications, such as OneUSG Connect and UGAJobs.
- Ability to keep sensitive information secure and confidential, including the use of sound judgment and discretion.
- Ability to create, compose and edit written materials.
- Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Physical Demands
- While performing the normal duties of the job, the employee is frequently expected to move throughout the 440,000 sq. ft Ramsey Center.
- Stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms.
- Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and focusing.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the
UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the
UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Department HR Management- Utilize UGAJobs for creation, posting, and filling of all full-time, student and part-time positions within the Department of Recreational Sports.
- Oversee the hiring of all positions within the department, including managing search committees and applicant communication.
- Process classification changes and promotions for all full-time, student and part-time positions in UGAJobs and OneUSG Connect.
- Process separation responsibilities for exiting employees, including conducting exit interviews.
- Serve as Rec Sports HR Liaison with UHR and OVPSA, collaborating on trainings, policy and guidance related to well-being, retirement, workers compensation, employee benefits, and FMLA.
Percentage of time 65 Duties/Responsibilities
Payroll Processing- Serve as the main point of contact for all supervisors and employees relating to payroll questions.
- Review and reconcile all bi-weekly and monthly payroll for student, part-time, and regular employees.
- Review/approve payroll for accuracy for all pay groups in Rec Sports as necessary.
- Perform necessary adjustments or corrections of omissions, errors, or unusual items as soon as possible prior to payroll run dates.
- Manage all ad hoc salary requests, including Requests for Salary Action (RSA's).
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Administrative Duties- Maintain secure, confidential and current personnel files.
- Work with supervisors and affected employees to disseminate relevant HR information, complete all required forms and submit paperwork by all applicable deadlines.
- Serve as the primary backup to the Membership Operations Manager for the daily departmental deposit.
- Assist in the day to day operations of the Recreational Sports Business Office.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director for Business & Human Resources.
Percentage of time 5
Contact InformationRecruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Logan Bell Recruitment Contact Email logan.bell25@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- * How did you hear about this vacant position in Student Affairs?
- Current UGA Employee
- Handshake
- HigherEd Jobs
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Insight Into Diversity
- LinkedIn
- Professional Organization
- UGAJobs (UGA's Job Board)
- Other (please provide)
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents - Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
