Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 12/03/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Tifton 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).
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Position Information

Classification Title Human Resources Assistant II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years' experience working in UGAJobs and OneUSG Connect

Position Summary
This is a support position that performs a variety of activities related to position management and human resources. This position is responsible for initiating position management transactions for the Tifton Campus in UGAJobs. This position will coordinate with the appropriate supervisor(s) and/or Faculty member(s) to create new, modifications, or evaluations of position descriptions in UGAJobs to be reviewed by the CAES Employment Services Coordinator. This position will also be responsible for approving timesheets and leave, and processing time and labor approver changes for the Assistant Dean's Office in Tifton.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Work independently
• Possess good written and verbal skills
• Basic computer proficiency

Physical Demands

• Lift lightweight materials
• Sit at a desk the majority of the work day

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? Yes 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
Position Management and Employment Services

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to initiate and submit position requests, job postings, and hiring proposals for all classified positions on the Tifton Campus via UGAJobs.
• Collect and organize essential information including job title, salary, chartfields, job description, and responsibilities.
• Prepare and submit "Request to Fill" and "Request for Salary Action" forms to the CAES Business Office for approval.
• Enter and manage job posting data in UGAJobs, including approval workflows and publication.
• Promote job openings through various recruitment channels and markets.
• Submit hiring proposals for selected candidates.
• Coordinate with support units to process position requests, postings, and hiring proposals for temporary and student worker roles in UGAJobs.
• Assist support units with reclassification requests and salary action submissions.
• Maintain and update the Tifton Campus personnel spreadsheet to reflect staffing changes.
• Submit and monitor salary supplement requests.
• Assist with onboarding new employees.
• Schedule candidate interviews.

Percentage of time 80 Duties/Responsibilities
Timekeeping and Personnel Transactions

Limited to assistant deans' unit and select personnel

• Approve timesheets.
• Process time and labor approver changes.
• Approve leave.
• Enter funding.
• Enter terminations.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Human Resources Support

• Direct new and current employees to the appropriate contacts for various HR-related questions and issues.
• Provide administrative support services for HR-related inquiries.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
Miscellaneous - As Needed

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Michelle Pitts Recruitment Contact Email mpitts@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents