HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/HR-SES

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental & Vision

Tuition-free college courses

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring a Human Resource Specialist/HR-SES to oversee Worker’s Compensation administration, payroll and benefits, team leadership, onboarding, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance across the department. This is an on-site role located in Tallahassee.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and at least two years of HR experience; preferred 1–2 years in Worker’s Compensation.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess at least two (2) years of professional human resources/personnel experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary contact for Worker’s Compensation issues and payroll transactions.
• Leads and supervises a HR team and prepares reports for management.
• Manages payroll and benefits processing, including leave auditing and WC cases.
• Conducts onboarding and training for new employees and collects required documents.
• Uses departmental systems to compile data and generate reports and stay current in HR practices.

Skills

Payroll processing

Leadership

Onboarding

Reporting

Worker’s Compensation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Requisition No:885289

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/HR-SES

ADVERTISING TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/HR-SES

This open competitive advertisement is for a Selected Exempt Service (SES) position located at Central Office in the Office of Human Resources, Workers' Compensation Department.

The purpose of the Human Resource Specialist-SES is to manage and oversee Worker’s Compensation administration, payroll and benefits processes, team leadership, onboarding, and reporting to ensure compliance, accuracy, and effective support for employees and management within the department.

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

JOB DUTIES:

• Serves as the main contact for Worker’s Compensation issues, ensuring accurate payroll transactions and compliance with procedures.
• Leads and supervises a team, guiding them on HR processes and preparing reports for management.
• Manages payroll and benefits, including processing timesheets, auditing leave balances, and handling Worker’s Compensation cases.
• Conducts onboarding and training for new employees, explaining department rules and collecting necessary documents.
• Uses various departmental systems to compile data, generate reports, and completes ongoing training to stay current in HR and leadership.

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:
• 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 possess at least two (2) years of professional human resources/personnel experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a minimum 1-2 years of experience in Worker’s Compensation.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, 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.

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

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.