HR Staffing and Selection Specialist

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Tuition-Free college courses

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The State of Florida, Department of Corrections, is seeking an HR Staffing and Selection Specialist to manage full lifecycle recruiting in a central office setting. You will ensure lawful, efficient hiring, onboarding, and personnel support while partnering with leadership on data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities include coordinating background checks, salary determinations, and orientations, using People First, SharePoint, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have at least two years of relevant human resources experience.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of the required two years of experience.
• Experience reviewing and processing information from multiple documents and various sources to prepare an official document.
• Must be willing and able to work in office Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• A work sample will be required in order to move to the next step in the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Talent Acquisition: Independently manage a caseload of selection packages, review applications for eligibility, conduct background checks, and handle new hire orientations.
• Systems & Data Management: Utilize specialized programs—including People First, SharePoint, FCIC/NCIC, and ATMS2 to process PARs, determine salaries, and compile recruitment data into visual charts and reports.
• Compliance & Advocacy: Evaluate and apply DMS Personnel Rules, Florida Statutes, collective bargaining agreements, and Veterans’ Preference guidelines to ensure all hiring practices are fair and legally compliant.
• Strategic Partnership: Advise hiring managers on interview modules, resolve recruitment challenges, and assist executive leadership with budget or union research.
• Public Relations: Act as a public representative for the FDC, promoting career paths and growth opportunities within the available workforce.

Skills

HR compliance

Public relations

Interpersonal communication

Analytical problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree substitution for experience

Tools

People First

SharePoint

FCIC/NCIC

ATMS2

Job description

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

Requisition No:883398

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: HR Staffing and Selection Specialist

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:70014456

Salary: $47,667.36 - $48,776.26 Annually

Advertising Title: HR Staffing and Selection Specialist

This open competitive] advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located in central office within the Office of Human Resources.

The purpose of this role is to ensure the Florida Department of Corrections can effectively, lawfully, and strategically hire, onboard, and support staff through comprehensive talent acquisition, compliance oversight, data management, and partnership with leadership.

This position is not a remote position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

About the Role:

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Recruitment Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of recruitment and selection. This role operates with a high degree of independence, serving as both a compliance expert and a public-facing brand ambassador. If you are an HR professional who excels at solving complex procedural puzzles, navigating state personnel systems, and helping managers build strong teams, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in state government.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Talent Acquisition: Independently manage a caseload of selection packages, review applications for eligibility, conduct background checks, and handle new hire orientations (including fingerprinting).
• Systems & Data Management: Utilize specialized programs—including People First, SharePoint, FCIC/NCIC, and ATMS2 to process Personnel Action Requests (PARs), determine salaries, and compile recruitment data into visual charts and reports.
• Compliance & Advocacy: Evaluate and apply DMS Personnel Rules, Florida Statutes, collective bargaining agreements, and Veterans’ Preference guidelines to ensure all hiring practices are fair and legally compliant.
• Strategic Partnership: Advise hiring managers on interview modules, resolve recruitment challenges, and assist executive leadership with budget or union research.
• Public Relations: Act as a public representative for the FDC, promoting career paths and growth opportunities within the available workforce.

Core Competencies & KSAs

• Florida State HR Expertise: Direct, functional knowledge of People First, DMS Personnel Rules, Florida Statutes, and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and the ability to organize complex data into logical, presentation-ready formats.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Skill in weighing the costs and benefits of potential HR actions, identifying essential information, and interpreting multi-layered compliance guidelines.
• Exceptional Communication: The ability to tailor your writing and speaking style to a wide range of audiences, from field staff to executive leadership.
• Time & Caseload Management: Proven capability to plan, coordinate, and execute a heavy administrative workload independently under tight deadlines.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
  • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have at least two years of relevant human resources experience.
  • Preference may be given to candidates with experience in the State of Florida Personnel System. (Experience limited to performing general HR-related functions may not be considered as direct HR experience.) a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required two years of experience.;
• Must have experience reviewing and processing information from multiple documents and various sources to prepare an official document.
• Must have proven ability to calculate basic mathematical calculations, including percentages and salary calculations.
• Must be willing and able to work in office Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• A work sample will be required in order to move to the next step in the recruitment process.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, the resume, in the work sample, and in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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

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.