STATE WORKFORCE POLICY CONSULTANT - 72002577

Requisition No: 844988 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: STATE WORKFORCE POLICY CONSULTANT - 72002577

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72002577 

Salary:  $60,000 - $65,000(Negotiable commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 02/07/2025 

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State Workforce Policy Consultant - SES

Division of State Human Resource Management

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

The Division of State Human Resource Management is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team. This position will be responsible for the execution and successful delivery of large enterprise initiatives in the field of human resources (HR) that require coordination and alignment across multiple agencies of the State Personnel System (SPS).

The Work You Will Do:

As a State Workforce Policy Consultant, you will work with the Bureau of State Workforce Employment Programs within the Division of State Human Resource Management (HRM) providing consultative services and technical assistance for HR related issues, developing HR policy and working on special projects to drive innovation and modernization in HR processes.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.  As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.
 

For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

Pay:

$ 60,000 – 65,000 Annually – negotiable commensurate with experience.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

As a State Workforce Policy Consultant, you will be required to perform advanced level, independent work in the development, implementation, and administration of HR related rules, policies, and large workforce initiatives requiring coordination and alignment across all agencies of the SPS. Since your judgment might influence policies and decisions affecting employees in State Personnel System agencies statewide, this position is one of high responsibility. Examples of primary responsibilities include:

• Providing consultative and technical assistance to management, agencies, and the public through the interpretation of state and federal laws and applying HR best practices. 
• Conducting research and analyses regarding HR issues to provide customer service and assistance to management, agencies, and employees by identifying issues, designing research methodologies, conducting data collection and analyses, and developing appropriate documentation to present findings, and make recommendations.
• Developing recommendations for improving HR processes that include emerging best practices and industry trends of both public and private sector employers and strategies for conserving state resources and enhancing productivity.
• Assisting in drafting new or revised rules, statutory language, interpretive documents, and guidelines on HR issues.
• Monitoring federal and state legislative bills related to HR; preparing analyses of proposed legislation and/or reviewing executive summaries, white papers, and reports related to legislation to identify the impact of legislation on the State Personnel System and propose updates to relevant HR policies and procedures.
• Recommending enhancements to ensure the components of the human resource information system (People First) are comprehensive, user-friendly, reliable, accomplish objectives, and comply with HR rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Creating and auditing reports using the human resource information system (People First) to identify discrepancies and ensure that errors are corrected or communicated to agencies for correction.
• Serving as team lead or supporting team members in completing special projects as assigned which may include analysis, developing solutions to HR issues or concerns, policy implementation, developing reports, participating in presentations, and/or project coordination. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of HR processes involving one or more subject areas such as recruitment, performance management, attendance and leave.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and drive results.
• Ability to interpret Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and federal laws, rules, and regulations, and apply them to State Personnel System programs.
• Ability to work independently when conducting research and developing policy proposals.
• Ability to organize information and prepare clear and concise executive summaries, white papers, and briefing documents.
• Ability to use standard office applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and the Internet.
• Self-directed with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to hold sensitive and confidential information in confidence.
• 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.
• 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.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov
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 the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required.

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.