Senior HR Director - Strategy, Compliance & People Ops

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida Office of Legislative Services seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead a team overseeing recruitment, benefits, payroll and HR data for the Florida Legislature. This role serves as ADA/EEOC liaison and will drive the modernization of the HR system.

The Director will ensure compliance with policies and provide strategic HR leadership across state government personnel actions, records, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Seven years of professional administrative, research, policy analysis, or program planning and evaluation experience.
• Master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience; Doctorate can substitute for two years.
• SHRM or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct HR activities across recruitment, employment, benefits, payroll, attendance and leave, workers’ compensation, and HR data reporting.
• Serve as ADA and EEOC liaison for Legislature employees.
• Oversee procurement, development and implementation of a modernized HCM system.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and approvals for personnel actions.
• Coordinate with General Counsel on public records requests.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employment law (state & federal)

Data analytics

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Budget planning

HCM systems

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree substituted for 1 year

Doctorate substituted for 2 years

Tools

HCM system

Job description

The State of Florida Office of Legislative Services seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead a team overseeing recruitment, benefits, payroll and HR data for the Florida Legislature. This role serves as ADA/EEOC liaison and will drive the modernization of the HR system.

The Director will ensure compliance with policies and provide strategic HR leadership across state government personnel actions, records, and reporting.