HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT - SES - 50556137

Requisition No: 862256 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT - SES - 50556137

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 50556137 

Salary:  $52,300 - $53,917.24 

Posting Closing Date: 10/08/2025 

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Requisition # 862256 

Only current employees of the State Personnel System will be considered. 

Human Resources Consultant – SES
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Headquarters, Mary Grizzle State Office Building
Largo, Pinellas County
Starting annual salary will fall within the range of $52,300 - $53,917.24
Paid Bi-Weekly
 

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.  Health, vision, dental, ‎disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates.  Paid vacation and ‎sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day.  Tuition waiver available for State Universities and ‎Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).‎

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently employed within the Florida State Personnel System.
• At least one (1) year of current or very recent (within the last 12 months) human resources experience, preferably with the State of Florida.
• At least one (1) year of current or very recent experience (within the last 12 months) working in People First as a supervisor or HR user (A, B, C, H, K, M, R, T or U).
• At least one (1) year of oversight of human resource processes and/or functional areas, preferably involving recruitment & selection and staff development & training.
• At least one (1) year of experience with State of Florida Official Personnel Files and records retention schedules.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Human Services or related field (experience may substitute on a year-for-year ‎basis provided the experience is directly related.)‎

• At least two (2) years of experience working with Microsoft Office in a fast-paced work environment.
• Successful completion of Level 2 background screening and due diligence process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• SHRM or equivalent certification as an HR Professional (certification must be current for consideration).
• HR certificate or graduate level work and/or degree.
• Certification as a trainer or staff development professional (college or university certificate; ITW; ATD; CPT; etc. or SHRM or HRCI).
• Experience working with training staff in HR functions and HR information systems.
• Experience working in People First as an HR super user (H role code or above).
• Experience working in multiple HR functional areas, especially Recruitment & Selection; Background Screening; Onboarding, Attendance & Leave; Benefits; Official Personnel Files (OPF) and employee records, etc., and training staff directly in those areas.
• Experience working with proxy rights in multiple sections within People First.
• Experience working with Florida Statutes related to employment, especially Chapters 22, 110, 112, 119, 121, 435, 440, 447, 448, 760 and all Florida Administrative Code Personnel Rules (60L series).

• Experience supervising or providing direct oversight working in State of Florida Human Resources. This includes providing oversight of locations and/or functional areas.

All requirements and experience must be verifiable through work history and/or directly listed as knowledge, skills and abilities in previous employment in order to be considered. All certifications and/or educational credentials should be provided upon application for the position, or they will be requested prior to interview.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position provides oversight, training and professional support duties specific to the functions within an agency Human Resource Office. Position also provides direction, training and support to the FDVA Human Resources Field Offices in various locations throughout the state.

• Agency HR Subject Matter Expert (SME) and HR Training Specialist for PeopleFirst and all front-end HR functions, duties and responsibilities, especially Recruitment & Selection and Official Personnel Files (OPF).
• This position assists the HRO with field employee recruitment & selection and employee relations in the HQ and field offices as needed. Primary input on employee relations for field staff this position is responsible for training. Actively involved in formulating agency personnel policies which are applicable to all employees. May be dispatched to field offices on short notice by the HRO.
• FDVA Official Personnel File (OPF) Specialist for current and termed employees. Includes file review and coordinating, provides oversight, training and technical assistance to the HR Technicians in compiling required documentation and assisting the PT IIIs in maintaining appropriate files, data and public records. Backs up the PSS positions and assists the HR Analyst team with all required HR duties and responsibilities.
• FDVA reports and documentation specialist for current and termed employees. Includes processing alerts, filing, review and coordinating with the HR technicians in compiling required reports and documentation, and advising and training the PT IIIs in maintaining appropriate files, data and public records.
• Responsible for advising and assisting with compiling, reviewing, responding and assisting in the responses to subpoenas, record requests, legal requests, employer/employee relations documents, documentation requests, and public records requests for the Bureau of Human Resources
• Keeps the HRO informed at all times of all new and/or unusual situations. Performs other related duties as assigned, required and/or necessary to complete the responsibilities of the FDVA Bureau of Human Resources.
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert for the People First Human Resource Information System for Human Resources and provides oversight, training and technical assistance for all personnel.

This is a Select Exempt Service position.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.