STATE WORKFORCE POLICY CONSULTANT - 72002427 1

Requisition No: 845901 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: STATE WORKFORCE POLICY CONSULTANT - 72002427 1

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72002427 

Salary:  60,000 - 65,000 - Negotiable commensurate with experience 

Posting Closing Date: 03/03/2025 

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State Workforce Policy Consultant

State Human Resource Management

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

The Division of State Human Resource Management (HRM) is comprised of three bureaus that oversee workforce design, compensation, employment policies, employee programs, and labor relations for the State Personnel System (SPS). The Bureau of State Workforce Design and Compensation oversees the development, interpretation, and application of the SPS position classification and compensation systems, including the review of agency reorganization requests, matters related to appointments and status of employees, layoffs, and Fair Labor Standards Act issues. These Human Resource Consultant positions require dynamic and highly organized individuals who can analyze requests based on program guidelines and effectively communicate program requirements to HR staff across the SPS.  This work requires attention to detail and critical thinking, but it is performed in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment where members help each other succeed.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Applies the Department’s mission statement “Providing Smarter, Better, Faster Services” and the Division of Human Resource Management’s mission statement, “To provide effective and efficient human resource programs and services for the State Personnel System that attract, develop, retain, and reward a high-performance workforce.”
• Serves as a team member of the Workforce Design and Compensation Bureau in the core areas of State Personnel System Classification and Compensation and other areas as assigned within HRM.
• Exercises a high degree of confidentiality.
• Independently performs professional level work in the development, implementation, and administration of human resource (HR) related policy. (Because the incumbent’s independent judgment influences policies and decisions affecting employees in State Personnel System agencies statewide, the position is one of high responsibility.) 

Policy Implementation/Development:  Applies HR rules, regulations and statutes to processes.  Assists in drafting new or revised rules, statutory language, interpretative documents, and guidelines on HR issues, in consulation with the agencies being served and the program areas that are impacted.  Prepares executive summaries, white papers and reports to assist management in reviewing, recommending and formulating policy decisions.

Consultative and Technical Assistance: Provides consultative and technical assistance as needed through the interpretation of state and federal HR rules, laws, and executive orders related to any area assigned to the State Workforce  Design and Compensation team and serves as a Subject Matter Expert in various  areas which may include but not limited to: 

• Classification: Broadband system, reorganizations, and reclassification actions related to SES and SMS.
• Compensation: Annual and Cummulative Annual Factors, FLSA, Pay Additives, Pay Instructions, Perquisites/moving  expenses, salary surveys and Special Risk designations.
• General: appointments and status, call back, dual employment, layoff/workforce transition, overlap, and Other Personal Services

Research and Analysis: Independently conducts research, performs analyses, and presents findings and recommendations to address HR issues  and  to provide customer service and assistance to agencies, employees and other entities. Prepares analyses of HR related proposed legislation. Develops appropriate documentation to present findings, recommendations, and/or analyses.

Quality Assurance:  Identifies underlying principles, historical background, and benchmark information pertinent to the HR issue being addressed.  Recommends solutions to identified problems.  Develops recommendations for improving human resource processes that include applicable best practices and trends of both public and private sector employers and strategies for conserving state resources and enhancing productivity.  Reviews agency actions for compliance with human resource rules, regulations and statutes and presents findings which include recommendations for corrective action. 

Presentations:  Represents the Division at professional meetings and conferences an may be required to prepare and deliver presentations to communicate/disseminate information.  This would include designing handouts, manuals, training materials, etc.

Personnel Information Systems Development/Enhancement and Auditing:  Recommends enhancements to ensure the components of the personnel information system are comprehensive, user-friendly, reliable, accomplish objectives and comply with HR rules, regulations and statutes.  Creates and audits reports using the personnel information system.  Reports discrepancies and ensures that errors are corrected or communicated to agencies for correction.

Special Projects:  Serves as a team lead or member on projects with responsibility for developing solutions and/or meeting specified objectives related to human resource issues or programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to access Florida statutes, administrative code, as well as how to apply them to State Personnel System programs.
• Ability to work independently when conducting research and developing policy.
• Ability to organize information and prepare clear and concise executive summaries, white papers, and briefing documents.
• Knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act and other federal regulations which are applicable to Workforce Design and Compensation functions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regulating discriminatory practices.
• Ability to use office software applications to perform duties and conduct routine research using the Internet and other computer-based analysis and trend forecasting tools.
• Ability to understand and quickly learn advanced business software tools such as Smartsheet, Visio, and others.
• Possession of interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a diverse mix of internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of professional work experience in a human resource-related field.  A bachelor’s degree can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Experience working in a professional level human resource position.
• Experience interpreting and applying statutes, rules, policies, etc.
• Experience researching, writing, editing, and/or coordinating the preparation of reports, executive briefings, bill analyses, and presentations.
• Experience leading or participating in special projects or strategic initiatives that span multiple entities.
• Experience presenting to large audiences including executive level leadership.
• Experience analyzing data, identifying root causes of issues, and recommending short- and long-term solutions to key stakeholders and leadership.

Our Organization and Mission:

Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:

DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce.  We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses.

DMS.Ability@dms.myflorida.com

DMS.Veterans@dms.myflorida.com

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide accommodation.

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this 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.