FDC-HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT/HR-SES - 70005845 NORTHWEST FLORIDA RECEPTION CENTER

Requisition No: 873721 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT/HR-SES - 70005845 NORTHWEST FLORIDA RECEPTION CENTER

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70005845 

Salary:  : $56,984.72 - $62,682.88 

Posting Closing Date: 04/17/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING/WORKING TITLE: Human Resource Consultant – SES (Wardens Office)

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service)  position located at the Northwest Florida Reception Center. 

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

Compensation Range: $56,984.72 - $62,682.88

Candidates are generally appointed at the minimum of the compensation range; however, compensation may be set within the range, not to exceed the maximum, based on experience.

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is seeking a versatile and dedicated human resource professional to serve as the Human Resource Consultant at Northwest Florida Reception Center. As the Human Resource Consultant, you will be the primary contact for all human resources (HR) matters at your assigned Institution and act as a liaison between the Institution and Central Office.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Onboarding:

Serve as the primary point of contact for institutional recruitment and selection efforts, collaborating with the Office of Human Resources (OHR) Recruitment team and Institutional Recruiters. Oversee pre-employment processes, including fingerprinting, drug testing, and physical examinations, ensuring compliance with all requirements. Lead the employee onboarding process by conducting new employee orientations, ensuring the completion of all required documentation, and submitting records to OHR-Active Employee Records.

HR Systems and Payroll Processing:

Manage and monitor employee data in the People First and Kronos timekeeping systems to ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations. Oversee the completion of electronic Personnel Action Requests (PAR) in the People First system and monitors pay additives and deductions.  Assist employees with entering direct deposit information and maintain compliance with related policies. Manage the separation process for employees, ensuring all associated procedures, documentation, and compliance requirements are completed efficiently.

Employee and Labor Relations:

Act as the initial point of contact for employee relations and labor relations matters, serving as a liaison between the institution and Central Office Employee Relations and Labor Relations teams. Guide managers and supervisors on performance management and oversee corrective and disciplinary actions. Function as the institutional intake officer for employee complaints and ensure proper documentation and resolution.

FMLA and Workers’ Compensation Administration:

Administer the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) process and serve as the primary point of contact for Workers’ Compensation matters. Track and manage these programs to ensure compliance and accuracy while supporting employee well-being.

Compliance and Reporting:

Coordinate monthly driver’s license checks, update records in the People First system, and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements. Track and manage vacancy data, position numbers for new hires, and internal reassignments to support operational efficiency. Ensure monthly reporting requirements are met.

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. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Six (6) years of experience in performing and/or managing human resources/personnel.
• College education  may substitute for the required experience as outlined below:
  • Completion of an advanced degree from an accredited college AND one (1) year of experience in performing and/or managing human resources/personnel.
  • Completion of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of experience in performing and/or managing human resources/personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the State of Florida’s People First system.
• Experience in a correctional setting.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Suite applications.

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. 

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.