HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER-SES - 42001254

Date:  Dec 8, 2025


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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER-SES

(CLASS TITLE: SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST II-SES)

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:        
      

Bryan Benson: 352-395-4632

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work. 

A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience. 

Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

  • All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
  • Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
  • Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel required.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Successful candidate must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

 

JOB DUTIES:

GENERAL STATEMENT: This is a professional position responsible for the management of human resource functions in the Division of Plant Industry. Serves as the personnel liaison for the Division of Plant Industry to the Bureau of Personnel Management in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Personnel Management

Manages the human resource section of the Division of Plant Industry and coordinates with managers and human resource liaisons in emergency program field stations and other specialized programs and bureaus. Provides daily direction and management of all human resource planning, recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, time and attendance, classification and pay, employee relations, workers’ compensation, records management and human resource research related activities within the division.

Strategy Partner

Serves on the Director’s strategy team. Compiles information and prepares reports regarding recruitment and selection, position allocations, salary rate, budgeted positions and other specialized reports as assigned. Reviews, analyzes, recommends or develops internal practices and policies related to human resource management.  Advises the Director regarding human resource problems within the division and recommends or formulates solutions.

Business Partner

Provides support to managers and supervisors in all divisional program areas.  Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures. Travels to remote division functional units as delegated or directed.

Guides division managers and supervisors in employee relations, recruitment and selection or classification and pay transactions. Recommends approval or denial of these transactions. Represents the Division Director on human resource issues as delegated or directed.

Develops and disseminates procedures as necessary to manage emergency program employee transactions. Examples include Other Personal Service (OPS) pay plan, employee relations policy, time and attendance procedures, payroll reconciliation procedures, position establishment and auditing procedures, and others, as required. 

Training & Development Partner

Develops or directs the development and delivery of specialized training within the division related to procedures or policies, employee relations and development, forecasting and planning, performance evaluations, grievance handling or other human resource related subjects.

Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.

Represents the division or responds to special issues or projects. 

Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Knowledge of recruitment practices.
  • Knowledge of pertinent Federal and State laws.
  • Skill in recording, completing, and maintaining accurate records.
  • Skill in performing basic math and professional business correspondence.
  • Skill in paying attention to details.
  • Skill in conflict resolution.
  • Skill in public speaking.
  • Skill in creating and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
  • Ability to organize many tasks simultaneously and to complete tasks within defined timelines.
  • Ability to prioritize, delegate, and follow up on the completion of tasks.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to train and motivate staff.
  • Ability to take initiative and negotiate.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

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:

  • Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
  • Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
  • State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

Location: 

GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32605 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32606 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32607 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32608 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32653


Nearest Major Market: Gainesville