Licensing Specialist - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking a Licensing Specialist to coordinate, obtain, and maintain business licenses for all Publix locations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

The role includes researching licenses, renewals, and permits, communicating with store management and regulatory bodies, and managing license-related projects with accuracy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Legal, Finance, Accounting or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience in an analytical field.
• Knowledge of licensing research methods, including internet research and contacting regulatory agencies.
• Ability to handle high volume of licensing tasks with accuracy.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to coordinate license renewals with others.
• Professionalism and discretion with confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Researching and obtaining business licenses, permits and registrations for Publix locations
• Maintaining and renewing expiring licenses, permits and registrations
• Communicating with store management, state and local governments and law enforcement
• Project managing licensing tasks and providing status updates to management
• Performing additional licensing tasks to ensure regulatory compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in Business, Legal, Finance, Accounting or equivalent

3 years’ experience in an analytical field

Licensing research methods

Time management and organization

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Team coordination and collaboration

Self-motivated and proactive

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Adobe

License HQ

SAP

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

Job Category

Administrative Support, Finance & Accounting, Project or Program Management

Department

Finance

Job Category

Administrative Support, Finance & Accounting, Project or Program Management

Description

The Licensing Specialist coordinates, obtains, and maintains business licensing for all Publix locations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local business licensing requirements.

Responsibilities Include

• Researching and obtaining business licenses, permits and registrations for Publix locations
• Maintaining and renewing expiring business licenses, permits and registrations
• Communicating with Publix store management, state and local governments and law enforcement officials
• Project managing and providing status updates to management on the various licenses (business tax receipts, occupational license, beverage licenses, etc).
• Performing various additional licensing related tasks necessary to comply with federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business, Legal, Finance, Accounting or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience
• 3 years’ experience in an analytical field
• Knowledge of licensing research methods – including internet research, review of ordinances and statutes and contact with state, county and city regulatory agencies
• Ability to process a high volume of work accurately including good time management skills
• Ability to plan and organize projects to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Skilled in verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
• Ability to complete tasks independently with little supervision
• Ability to work well with others and coordinate their work on license renewals
• Exhibit professionalism and the ability to deal with confidential subject matter
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Show enthusiasm, initiative and be self-motivated
• Ability to positively influence a team synergy
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Commitment to Publix and our mission
• Basic knowledge of Adobe and License HQ
• Intermediate knowledge of Publix systems, including SAP, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access) applications
• Ability to work a variable schedule to meet business needs
• Willingness to travel as needed for business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal, Finance, Accounting or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience
• 4 years’ experience in an analytical field
• Notary and/or Paralegal Studies Certification
• Knowledge of various federal, state and local licensing requirements.
• Ability to resolve disputes using negotiation skills
• Research skills including the ability to interpret and comprehend legal documents, state and federal statutes, and local ordinances
• Advanced knowledge of Publix systems, including SAP, Adobe, License HQ and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access) applications

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

Additional Information

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.