HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/HR-SES

Requisition No: 864194 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/HR-SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70021695 

Salary:  $47,667.36 - $48,776.26 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 11/05/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

WORKING TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Human Resource department.

The mission of an HR Specialist in the Human Resource Department of the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to provide expert support and guidance in various human resource functions. This includes recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, training and development, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.

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

JOB DUTIES:

• Executive Support: Assist executive management with research and preparation of collective bargaining information and budget matters.
• Recruitment and Selection: Independently manage all aspects of recruitment and selection, including evaluating and interpreting personnel rules and collective bargaining agreements, and promoting the Florida Department of Corrections as an employer with promotional opportunities.
• Innovative Recruitment Methods: Develop and explore new methods to meet recruitment needs for institutions and community corrections offices, conduct research on vacant positions, and advertise vacancies in the People First System.
• Application and Background Review: Review applications to determine candidate eligibility, conduct background investigations, and ensure compliance with hiring guidelines, including Veterans’ Preference.
• Employee Onboarding and Data Management: Conduct new employee orientations, prepare Personnel Action Requests (PARs), utilize various computer programs for data management, and maintain recruitment packages for easy retention and recovery

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 have at least two years of experience in human resources, particularly in recruitment and selection; all of which must be from state government.
  • Postsecondary education may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
• Must have one year of experience with the People First System or similar HR management systems.

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.

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.