Human Resource Services
Hiring Department Resources
This is your guide to managing and supervising employees at the University of Florida. Whether you're seeking information on how to hire a new employee, establish an employee, or have questions about the interview process this area of the HR site is designed especially to meet the departmental administrator's needs. Additional resources are available for Classification and Compensation and Leave.
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Guest users sign-on
In order to view applications as a member of a search committee or interview team, you must have a guest username and password. If you have not received a guest username and password, contact the hiring manager for the position. You do not need a GatorLink account to be a guest user. View the "Reviewing Applications as Guest Users in GatorJobs" Instruction Guide for more information.
TEAMS/USPS Recruiting Processes
Beginning Recruitment
This page shows you how to create a posting, what the posting should include, and more.
Advertising the Position
TEAMS positions must be advertised on the University of Florida's web site for a minimum of seven days. This page outlines the requirements for advertising a position.
Reviewing Resumes
As a hiring manager or a Guest User, you will require access to view applicants applications and/or resumes.
Interviewing Candidates
Includes information on inviting canditates for an interview and recommendations on the interviewing process.
Preparing to Make an Offer
Includes information on reference checking, public records, contracts, criminal background checks, VISA information, and more.
Completing the Form I-9
To ensure University of Florida stays compliant with the law, hiring authorities must verify an employee's identity and work authorization by completing a Form I-9.
Establishing New Employees
A checklist of what you need your new employee to do upon hire.
Faculty Positions
Visit the Academic Personnel web site for more information.
Faculty Employment & Recruitment
OPS Recruitment & Hiring Process
OPS positions are at-will temporary positions and do not come with benefits. Recruitment and Staffing is available to assist departments with the OPS recruitment and hiring processes. While the university currently does not have a time limit on the length of time an employee can be OPS, OPS employment should not be a substitute for a long-standing employment need.
Employment Sample Letters
In addition to the sample letters found on the Forms section of this site, the following information may be helpful to administrators in the employment process:
- Nepotism Sample Memorandum
- Provisional Status Appointment (contact Recruitment & Staffing)