HR Coordinator (Finance)

This position coordinates various human resource functions and provides administrative support for the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, supporting the HR functions of the Dean's Office, Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce, and the School of Aging Studies. The Unit HR Coordinator is a paraprofessional position that must have general knowledge of human resources functions as well as university policies and procedures. This position will assist with implementing USF HR programs, policies and procedures defined by central administration and serve as a liaison to the university's centralized human resources office.Minimum Qualification Requirements: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field and one year of human resources experience. Four years of related human resources experience in office or administrative positions can substitute for the degree.

Preferred Qualifications: College or University experience, experience with Oracle HR, high-level multi-tasking and prioritization skills, experience with payroll processing, recruitment experience (faculty and non-faculty), experience with classification and compensation. PHR or SHRM-CP.

The Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce (FCBHW) was commissioned by the Florida legislature through Senate Bill 330 \"to support an adequate, highly skilled, resilient, and innovative workforce that meets the current and future human resources needs of the state's behavioral health system in order to provide high-quality care, services, and supports to Floridians with, or at risk of developing, behavioral health conditions through original research, policy analysis, evaluation, and development and dissemination of best practices.\" The FCBHW is proudly housed at University of South Florida in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences.

The University of South Florida School of Aging Studies, formerly Department of Gerontology, was established in 1967. It is one of the nation's oldest and largest degree-awarding programs in Gerontology. Its graduate and undergraduate degree programs are multidisciplinary. Our faculty members have degrees in diverse areas including Aging Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Education, Gerontology, Law, Medicine, Neurosciences, Nursing, Pharmacology, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Social Work, and Sociology. Faculty bring their expertise in these scholarly and professional areas, and their specialized experience in gerontology, to bear on the many complex issues faced in understanding the biological, psychological, social, and public policy aspects of aging.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

• Supports payroll processing by coordinating bi-weekly payroll, collecting timesheets, updating pay distribution and acting as the secondary contact for inquiries and issues related to payroll.
• Facilitates dual compensation requests and non-recurring pay. Monitors pay and develops reports for department payroll budgeting.
• Coordinates the attendance and leave tracking process, including the maintenance of leave records, processing quarterly and year end leave balance reports and auditing of leave balances for payout.
• Coordinates the recruitment process, including screening, selection and appointment.
• Supports appointment processing by preparing and processing all paperwork/forms sent to central HR.
• Supports internal departments with writing/revising position descriptions, submitting classification requests and submitting job posting requests.
• Responsible for quality assurance checks and liaising with management to ensure effective meeting of guidelines and standards.
• Preparing, reviewing, interpreting and analyzing a variety of data and reports, and making recommendations depending on findings.
• Supervises assigned support staff in the office in order to fulfill the administrative requirements of the responsibility area.