Classification & Compensation

Brent is an accomplished Human Resources Professional with over twenty years of experience in developing and implementing HR strategies that align with business and financial objectives. He has expertise in workforce planning, training and development, and employee relations within dynamic and fast-paced organizations. Brent stays current with industry changes through continuous professional development.

Brent oversees the University of Florida’s Classification & Compensation team to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, he manages Employment Operations & Records and serves as the HR Data Steward. In these roles, Brent works closely with university stakeholders to develop and implement programs that ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, effectively attracting, rewarding, and retaining high-performing faculty and staff.

Kenya Williams is the Assistant Director of Classification & Compensation with UF Human Resources. She is a dynamic and forward-thinking HR professional with nearly 25 years of experience in various areas, including benefits, training, employee recognition, classification, and compensation. Her expertise extends to customer service excellence, strategic planning, business and process improvement, data analysis, and building strategic partnerships. In her current role, she implements programs to ensure market competitiveness and that the university is compliant with regulations and laws regarding equitable compensation.

Ms. Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in HR Management, Santa Fe College and is a member of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). Kenya also is a proud graduate of the 2021-22 UF Academy for Emerging Leaders.