Director of HR — Lead Modern People Ops & HCM

Florida Legislature; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Legislature seeks a Director of HR to lead a team responsible for recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits and HR data management. This role serves as ADA and EEOC liaison and guides modernization of the Human Capital Management system, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.

The position oversees policies, procedures, and personnel actions, with a focus on effective customer service and internal collaboration across legislative offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of professional administrative, research, policy analysis, or program planning experience.
• A master's degree can substitute for one year of experience; a doctorate can substitute for two years.
• Professional experience can substitute for college education year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily HR activities across benefits, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, attendance and leave, and HR data management.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures and obtain necessary approvals.
• Coordinate employment accommodations under the ADA and liaise with EEOC as needed.
• Oversee enhancements to the Legislature's HCM system and intranet.
• Prepare required and ad hoc HR reports and respond to public records requests.
• Serve as liaison and prepare stakeholder communications on HR matters.

Skills

HR leadership

team supervision

data reporting

employee benefits

payroll management

ADA/EEOC liaison

HCM system

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (substitution rules)

Tools

HRIS

Office software

Database programs

Job description

Florida Legislature seeks a Director of HR to lead a team responsible for recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits and HR data management. This role serves as ADA and EEOC liaison and guides modernization of the Human Capital Management system, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.

The position oversees policies, procedures, and personnel actions, with a focus on effective customer service and internal collaboration across legislative offices.