EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGER - SES - 73000305

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Tuition waivers

Paid vacations

Paid parental leave

Retirement savings

Vision and dental insurance

Job summary

The State of Florida Department of Revenue seeks an Employee Relations Manager to lead the agency's employee relations program, working with leadership, managers, and legal counsel to address concerns and ensure fair, compliant practices.

This SES role requires strong experience in employee relations, supervisory leadership, and knowledge of employment laws, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least four years in employee relations with discipline and accommodations.
• At least two years of supervisory experience in the last five years.
• Experience interpreting federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Experience analyzing complex employee relations issues and recommending actions.
• Experience preparing reports and briefings on employee relations matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications at intermediate level or above.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, develop, coach, and evaluate Employee Relations team members.
• Oversee corrective action processes for employee misconduct with proper documentation.
• Supervise processes related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or other issues.
• Oversee workplace accommodations under ADA, PWFA, and related requirements.
• Oversee reemployment assistance claims process.
• Interpret and apply federal/state employment laws and agency policies.
• Develop and deliver training for managers on employee relations topics.

Skills

Employee relations

Supervisory experience

Interpreting employment laws

Analyzing complex matters

Reporting and briefing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGER - SES - 73000305

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:887348

Agency: Department of Revenue

Working Title: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGER - SES - 73000305

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:73000305

Salary: $84,000.00 - $86,000.00 / annually

Employee Relations Manager (Human Resource Manager B) - SES

If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals, businesses and families across the state, the Florida Department of Revenue invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providingemployment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability. To learn more about the Department of Revenue’s excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our website.

JOB SUMMARY

The Florida Department of Revenue is seeking qualified candidates to lead its Employee Relations business process. The Employee Relations Manager will provide leadership and oversight of the agency’s employee relations program and work closely with agency leadership, managers, employees, and legal counsel to assess workplace concerns, identify appropriate courses of action, and ensure employee relations practices are fair, consistent, legally compliant and aligned with the agency’s mission, policies, and values. This is a Selected Exempt Service position and reports to the Director of the Office of Workforce Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Supervision: Lead, supervise, develop, coach, and evaluate Employee Relations team members and establish clear expectations for quality, timeliness, customer service, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
• Corrective Action Process: Oversee the agency’s corrective action process for employee misconduct. Ensure actions are supported by appropriate documentation, consistent with agency policy and applicable law, and administered fairly and consistently.
• Employment Practices: Oversee the agency’s processes related to complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or other prohibited employment practices, ensuring they are appropriately evaluated, investigated, responded to, and addressed.
• Workplace Accommodations: Oversee the agency’s workplace accommodation processes under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and applicable requirements governing religious accommodations.
• Reemployment Assistance Claims: Oversee the agency’s reemployment assistance claims process.
• Policy and Compliance: Interpret and apply federal and state employment laws, rules, regulations, and agency policies and procedures affecting employee relations.
• Training and Consultation: Develop, provide, and/or coordinate training and guidance for managers and supervisors on employee relations topics.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must possess, at a minimum, the following experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• At least four (4) years of professional-level employee relations experience, including substantive experience in employee discipline, discrimination complaints, employee accommodations, and advising management on employee relations issues.
• At least two (2) years of professional-level supervisory experience in the last five years.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state employment laws, rules, and regulations.
• Experience analyzing complex employee relations matters, identifying relevant facts and issues, and recommending appropriate courses of action.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports, recommendations, and briefings on employee relations matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at an intermediate level or above.

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to applicants who possess:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Human Resource Management, Organizational Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Law, or other field of study relevant to the position.
• Experience supervising employee relations functions within the State of Florida’s State Personnel System.
• Experience designing or improving employee relations policies, procedures, processes, or programs.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting employee relations data and identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Experience developing and delivering training on employee relations subjects.
• An active SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP certification.

SALARY

The salary range for this position is $84,000.00 - $86,000 per year. The final salary amount will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

BENEFITS

• Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, paid parental leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance.

SCREENING DISCLAIMER

Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) DISCLAIMER

In assessing job applicants, the Department of Revenue values authenticity, independent thought, and accuracy in applicants’ responses. Therefore, applicants should not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in any manner with skills verification tests, online assessments, production of required work samples, or during the interview process. Applicants who submit or provide AI generated or AI assisted responses may be disqualified from consideration.

SKILLS VERIFICATION TEST OR ONLINE SKILLS ASSESSMENT

If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills assessment to be considered for an interview.

CANDIDATE POOL

Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Revenue does not hire individuals who require H-1B visa sponsorship to work in the United States. Candidates who require H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered for this position. Candidates who require participation in the STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT) program must possess a qualifying STEM degree that is directly related to the duties of this position, in accordance with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations.

REMINDER

Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hireor promotionunless 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 at http://www.sss.gov .

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

Location

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.