HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER B - SES - 64047718

Requisition No: 867336 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER B - SES - 64047718

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64047718 

Salary:  $34,760.00 - $70,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/02/2026 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Personnel and Human Resource Management, this is a highly professional, independent position providing, leadership, oversight, communication, and marketing strategies for the agency’s Human Resource (HR) processes.  This position is responsible for the overall effective management of the Payroll and Benefits team, including the workers’ compensation functional area. This leadership role requires self-motivation, innovation, initiative and must be an effective facilitator, motivator, and collaborator.  Duties are performed in accordance with Section 447.203 and Chapter 440, Florida Statutes.

This position spends more than 50% of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work, and compliance with customer service standards. Evaluates employees against established standards and takes appropriate actions when necessary (i.e. recognition, reward, corrective action, etc.).  Effectively recommends actions such as: hire, promotion, discharge, or discipline. 

The incumbent in this position has direct access to information of a confidential nature which has been determined to relate to employer/employee relations, collective bargaining and/or other personnel issues as defined in s. 447.203a(4) & (5), F.S.  This position requires a high degree of confidentiality.

Ensures effective and efficient workflow by identifying, recommending and implementing process modifications as needed; communicates change to other process owners and/or other impacted stakeholders.

Responsible for representing the agency with external suppliers and stakeholders by modeling the values of the department in all actions, behavior, and communications.  Maintains the highest level of integrity and works to maximize morale, improve performance, and reduce undesirable turnover.  Represents the Department of Health at professional meetings and conferences and may be required to prepare and deliver presentations to communicate/disseminate information.  This may include designing handouts, manuals, training materials, etc.

Independently coordinates and supervises the Payroll and Benefits unit to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, Department of Management Services (DMS) Personnel Rules, department policies, procedures, etc. Directs assigned personnel to achieve desired productivity, accuracy and service levels within established guidelines and operating procedures.

Maintains current knowledge of applicable Federal Law, Florida Statues, DMS Personnel Rules, Departmental Policies, Department of Financial Services (DFS) Payroll Preparation Manual, Florida PALM, and the People First (PF) system.  Interprets subject area to management, supervisors, employees, and personnel liaisons or obtains interpretations from appropriate sources. 

Responds to requests for information and provide technical assistance to resolve problems in all areas of Payroll and Benefits, including proper procedures for processing actions and interpretations of laws, rules, and policies.

Conducts or participates in special assignments, some of a confidential or sensitive nature, that require knowledge and expertise in a wide variety of personnel disciplines. 

Assists the Bureau Chief in formulating department policies for appropriate areas of responsibility as required and is responsible for coordinating with other areas, as needed.

Ensures that Dual Employment and Outside Employment requests are reviewed, approved and input as applicable.

Analyzes Based on analysis, formulate recommendations to management for operational, procedural, organizational, and policy implementation improvement, or correction.  Assist in final briefing to bureau chiefs, directors and management staff.

Serves as the security and access control custodian for the Employee Information Center (EIC) and FLAIR or applicable payroll system. Ensures approval of warrant cancellations and on-demand payments through FLAIR.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of federal law, DMS personnel rules, and department policies. Knowledge of the People First system. Skilled in computer programs (Microsoft
Office suite, People First Ad-Hoc reporting)

Qualifications:

Incumbent must have supervisory experience 

Incumbent must have experience in State of Florida payroll processing

Incumbent must have experience in State of Florida insurance and benefits processing

Incumbent must have experience working with the People First system in an HR capacity

Incumbent must have effective communication and  excellent customer service skills

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahasse, FL 

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 click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

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 canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.