HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/HR-SES

Requisition No: 885289 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/HR-SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70021124 

Salary:  $47,667.36 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/22/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/HR-SES

This open competitive advertisement is for a Selected Exempt Service (SES) position located at Central Office in the Office of Human Resources, Workers' Compensation Department.

The purpose of the Human Resource Specialist-SES is to manage and oversee Worker’s Compensation administration, payroll and benefits processes, team leadership, onboarding, and reporting to ensure compliance, accuracy, and effective support for employees and management within the department.

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

JOB DUTIES:

• Serves as the main contact for Worker’s Compensation issues, ensuring accurate payroll transactions and compliance with procedures.
• Leads and supervises a team, guiding them on HR processes and preparing reports for management.
• Manages payroll and benefits, including processing timesheets, auditing leave balances, and handling Worker’s Compensation cases.
• Conducts onboarding and training for new employees, explaining department rules and collecting necessary documents.
• Uses various departmental systems to compile data, generate reports, and completes ongoing training to stay current in HR and leadership.

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Must possess a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess at least two (2) years of professional human resources/personnel experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a minimum 1-2 years of experience in Worker’s Compensation.

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.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship. 

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.