HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER II - 22003249

Requisition No: 874865 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER II - 22003249

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22003249 

Salary:  $71,964.60 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/11/2026 

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Position Title

Human Resources Manager II

Job Location

Office of the State Courts Administrator, Office of Human Resources, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida

Salary Range

$71,964.60 Annually

Job Description

The Office of Human Resources within the Office of the State Courts Administrator seeks a professional to lead and manage human resources payroll operations. This position oversees payroll services and processes, supervises and mentors a team of three staff members, and ensures accurate, efficient coordination of payroll-related activities across the State Courts System (SCS), including circuit courts and District Courts of Appeal.

The incumbent serves as the SCS’s primary liaison to the DFS Bureau of State Payrolls. Additional responsibilities include interpreting and assisting in developing HR policies, rules, and procedures, developing and conducting training, analyzing human resources issues to advise and make recommendations, and performing a variety of administrative functions. This role serves as the lead contact and provides office support in the absence of the HR Chief or Operations Manager, ensuring continuity of operations.

The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise HR payroll staff in preparing monthly, biweekly, supplemental, and CJIP payrolls.
• Oversee and administer payroll functions. Provide training and technical assistance to marshals, trial court administrators, human resources representatives, judges, non-judicial officers, and employees on the interpretation of SCS HR regulations and rules as they relate to payroll.
•  Serve as HR PALM coordinator. Serve as liaison with DMS and DFS regarding People First, FLAIR, and PALM.
• Produce People First data reports, including recurring monthly and BOBJ reports.
• Identify and recommend improvements for efficiencies, clarifications, and revisions in HR policies, rules, and procedures related to payroll and all HR functions.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll processes and other HR functions to ensure compliance with policies and regulations; identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions; and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and data integrity.
• Respond to superiors' requests regarding any office matters delegated for review and/or handling. Attend meetings on behalf of the HR Chief or Operations Manager as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Training Guidelines

Education

Refers to job specific training and education that is recommended for entry into the position. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, business management, employment law, human resource management, accounting, or a closely related field.

Experience

Refers to the amount of related work experience that is recommended for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the required tasks. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.

Five years of experience in human resources management or accounting management, including two years of supervisory or team lead experience.

Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Ability to make decisions that have an impact on the judicial branch.
• Knowledge and ability to develop, interpret, and implement policies and procedures, as well as establish goals and objectives in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to counsel, instruct, and train others through explanation, demonstration, and supervised practice.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations, including wages, deductions, taxes, and percentages, using basic arithmetic, with occasional complex calculations.
• Strong communication skills, including speaking to professional and employee groups and writing reports and memoranda.
• Ability to coordinate training sessions and presentations for employees and managers.
• Ability to apply logical thinking and problem-solving skills to practical issues requiring close attention to detail for accuracy.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data and information to identify issues, develop conclusions, and recommend changes to policies, procedures, or methodologies.

Special Comments

To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

• Submit a complete and accurate application profile, which includes essential information such as dates of service, reasons for leaving, and other qualifications.
• Ensure that all employment history and detailed information about work experience are included in the application. This should encompass military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, and any other relevant experiences, along with explanations for any employment gaps.

Please note that applicants who do not provide all the necessary information will not be considered for this position.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.

How to Apply

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.