State of Florida
HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/LR-SES - 79000041
State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318
Human Resource Specialist/LR-SES - 79000041
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Requisition No: 863140 Agency: Business and Professional Regulations Working Title: HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/LR-SES - 79000041 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 79000041 Salary: $45,060.11 - $55,986.32 Posting Closing Date: 10/26/2025
Work You Will Do
This is a professional human resource position responsible for administering all duties in Employee Relations and working with the Human Resources Manager over the Employee Relations Section for the Bureau of Human Resources within the Department of Business & Professional Regulation. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert for Discipline, Performance Management, and the Internal and External Grievances, including EEOC and FCHR complaints and collective bargaining grievances. The position processes related actions in accordance with Florida Statutes, Department of Management Services, Personnel Rules, and internal agency policies and procedures.
Your Specific Responsibilities
Administers the agency's Performance Management program within assigned section.
Provides guidance and assistance to other staff in the handling of daily activities.
Meets with departmental employees for consultation to complete performance evaluations.
Ensures completion in People First. As the Coordinator for the department's performance management program this includes providing assistance on performance evaluations, training on the performance management system, maintaining evaluation scores, monitoring deadlines, and running reports.
Conducts assigned investigations and responses to formal and informal complaints, including internal, EEOC and FCHR complaints and collective bargaining grievances.
Handles employee/employer relations questions and concerns on a daily basis in an effort to diffuse differences and solve problems before they lead to discipline or grievance.
Consults with the department’s Personnel attorney and management in the handling of employee disciplinary cases and lawsuits or grievances filed against the department.
Coordinate with human resource management on all assigned investigations and responses to formal and informal complaints, including internal, EEOC and FCHR complaints and collective bargaining grievances.
Review and analyze policies and procedures and make recommendation or revisions for policies regarding Discipline, Performance Management and the Internal and External Grievances for the Department.
Prepare special reports using the People First Data Warehouse as required. These reports include but are not limited to the EEO and veterans' preference data. Forward informational reports to the HR Bureau Chief and EEO manager.
Serves as backup for the FMLA/ADA Coordinator.
Track completion of data updates as requested.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of State Personnel system, applicable rules and regulations, and employment contracts between the State of Florida and Labor Unions.
Ability to conduct research and identify essential information.
Knowledge of the techniques of negotiation.
Ability to listen to others and ask questions as appropriate.
Ability to arrange, prioritize and report on information in a standardized and easily understood format.
Ability to effectively convey information verbally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of Human Resources related professional work experience (Professional work experience will include Employee Relations, Corrective Actions, EAP, Performance Management, FMLA, ADA, and Internal/External grievances).
Preference
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resource management, legal studies, or psychology.
Preference will be given to applicants who have State Personnel human resource experience.
Preference will also be given to those who can demonstrate two or more of the following: an interest in public service and human resources; a working knowledge of the State of Florida’s personnel rules and laws; and/or experience working in a professional Human Resources Office.
The Difference You Will Make
In the Bureau of Human Resources your work will serve staff and management across all the Divisions and functional areas of the agency. Your work will impact the job environment of each and every employee striving to achieve the agency’s mission.
The Benefits Of Working For The State Of Florida
State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday.
You will receive 176 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida.
You will receive 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University.
For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
Applicant Note:
If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
NOTE:
This position requires a security background check and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Special Reminders: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov .
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending on the date of your retirement.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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Requisition No: 863140 Agency: Business and Professional Regulations Working Title: HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/LR-SES - 79000041 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 79000041 Salary: $45,060.11 - $55,986.32 Posting Closing Date: 10/26/2025
Work You Will Do
This is a professional human resource position responsible for administering all duties in Employee Relations and working with the Human Resources Manager over the Employee Relations Section for the Bureau of Human Resources within the Department of Business & Professional Regulation. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert for Discipline, Performance Management, and the Internal and External Grievances, including EEOC and FCHR complaints and collective bargaining grievances. The position processes related actions in accordance with Florida Statutes, Department of Management Services, Personnel Rules, and internal agency policies and procedures.
Your Specific Responsibilities
Administers the agency's Performance Management program within assigned section.
Provides guidance and assistance to other staff in the handling of daily activities.
Meets with departmental employees for consultation to complete performance evaluations.
Ensures completion in People First. As the Coordinator for the department's performance management program this includes providing assistance on performance evaluations, training on the performance management system, maintaining evaluation scores, monitoring deadlines, and running reports.
Conducts assigned investigations and responses to formal and informal complaints, including internal, EEOC and FCHR complaints and collective bargaining grievances.
Handles employee/employer relations questions and concerns on a daily basis in an effort to diffuse differences and solve problems before they lead to discipline or grievance.
Consults with the department’s Personnel attorney and management in the handling of employee disciplinary cases and lawsuits or grievances filed against the department.
Coordinate with human resource management on all assigned investigations and responses to formal and informal complaints, including internal, EEOC and FCHR complaints and collective bargaining grievances.
Review and analyze policies and procedures and make recommendation or revisions for policies regarding Discipline, Performance Management and the Internal and External Grievances for the Department.
Prepare special reports using the People First Data Warehouse as required. These reports include but are not limited to the EEO and veterans' preference data. Forward informational reports to the HR Bureau Chief and EEO manager.
Serves as backup for the FMLA/ADA Coordinator.
Track completion of data updates as requested.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of State Personnel system, applicable rules and regulations, and employment contracts between the State of Florida and Labor Unions.
Ability to conduct research and identify essential information.
Knowledge of the techniques of negotiation.
Ability to listen to others and ask questions as appropriate.
Ability to arrange, prioritize and report on information in a standardized and easily understood format.
Ability to effectively convey information verbally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of Human Resources related professional work experience (Professional work experience will include Employee Relations, Corrective Actions, EAP, Performance Management, FMLA, ADA, and Internal/External grievances).
Preference
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resource management, legal studies, or psychology.
Preference will be given to applicants who have State Personnel human resource experience.
Preference will also be given to those who can demonstrate two or more of the following: an interest in public service and human resources; a working knowledge of the State of Florida’s personnel rules and laws; and/or experience working in a professional Human Resources Office.
The Difference You Will Make
In the Bureau of Human Resources your work will serve staff and management across all the Divisions and functional areas of the agency. Your work will impact the job environment of each and every employee striving to achieve the agency’s mission.
The Benefits Of Working For The State Of Florida
State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday.
You will receive 176 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida.
You will receive 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University.
For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
Applicant Note:
If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
NOTE:
This position requires a security background check and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Special Reminders: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov .
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending on the date of your retirement.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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