PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN III/CBJA-SES - 67014916

Florida; Gainesville (FL); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Agency for Persons with Disabilities in Florida is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Coordinator to support staff and management across the agency. The role focuses on processing personnel actions, payroll, and benefits, with opportunities to advance as reclassifications occur.

Strong knowledge of HR procedures and experienced use of People First are preferred. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary around $50,000 annually, with emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll and benefits processes.
• Experience with HR records management and compliance.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel for reporting.

Responsabilités

• Process Personnel Action Requests in People First or other system.
• Complete payroll and leave policy administration and reporting.
• Assist with benefits coordination and retirement paperwork.
• Answer inquiries and maintain HR records accurately.
• Prepare wage statements and audit leave balances.

Connaissances

Payroll

Benefits coordination

HR knowledge

Excel

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

People First

Excel

Word

Windows

Description du poste

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PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN III/CBJA-SES - 67014916

Date: Oct 7, 2026

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

Requisition No:884169

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN III/CBJA-SES - 67014916

POSITION: Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

POSITION NUMBER: 67014916

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Pending reclass to Personnel Service Specialist III

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

This posting may close prior to closing date.

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• State of Florida retirement package
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

The Agency seeks team members who contribute to a culture that develops individuals and strengthens teams through transparency and a commitment to professional growth. Team members are expected to provide exceptional customer service, demonstrate humility, recognize and share credit with others, remain self-motivated, and exercise sound judgment and awareness in team interactions and group dynamics.

This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency’s mission.

SALARY RANGE

$50,000 Annually

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Personnel Action Requests in People First or other system.

Completes requests for employment verifications.

Assists with Annual Statewide Benefits Fair Coordination, set up and organization.

Assists managers, supervisors and line staff regarding payroll and leave policies and procedures. Interprets state and departmental payroll and leave rules and regulations.

Works directly with staff resolving timesheet issues to ensure accurate coding and completion by deadline.

Acts as a timesheet manager and timekeeper for employees reassigned to temporary positions or on Administrative Leave.

Runs payroll reports for review and completion of missing timesheets. Complete payroll process as outlined in the State Payroll Manual.

Prepares Wage Statements for Workers Compensation upon request.

Processes Additional Employment Outside of State Government requests.

Assist employees with their benefits.

Assist in the processing of Retirement and DROP paperwork and providing information to employees regarding Florida Retirement System as requested.

Audit leave balances, assist employees and managers with leave records.

Research, analyze, and prepare reports. Provide technical assistance, consultation, and advice to staff and managers.

Greet and receive customers, answer calls, and direct them to the correct area, assist with records request, organize, sort and classify a high volume of incoming documents according to established procedures when covering the front desk.

Maintain files in the Agency’s electronic personnel file system.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least two (2) years of Payroll.
• Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.

Preference will be given to those with two (2) years of experience in the processing of payroll or other related functions.

This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles of human resource management and payroll.
• Knowledge of records management.
• Knowledge and ability to use various computer programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Windows).
• Ability to compose complex correspondence.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to change, learn new information, and grasp the implications.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to research and locate information independently.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Ability to review records for accuracy.
• Ability to interact with customers in a professional manner.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PROFILE COMPLETION

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.

Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response.

Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but this will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

RETIREE NOTICE

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM

As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.

Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

Applicants for employment will also be screened through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For additional information, please visit the AHCA Background Screening Clearinghouse .

APD only hires U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify), which electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

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.

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.