STATE WORKFORCE POLICY CONSULTANT - 72002638

Requisition No: 863387 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: STATE WORKFORCE POLICY CONSULTANT - 72002638

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72002638 

Salary:  $60,000 - $65,000 

Posting Closing Date: 10/30/2025 

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State Workforce Policy Consultant 
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 is responsible for developing and successfully executing large initiatives related to labor and employee relations, requiring coordination and alignment across multiple agencies of the State Personnel System. The State Personnel System is the largest personnel system in Florida’s state government and is comprised of over 97,000 positions in the Career Service, Selected Exempt Service, and Senior Management Service pay plans, as well as Other Personal Services. 

The Work You Will Do:
As a State Workforce Policy Consultant, you will be assigned to the Bureau of State Workforce Employment Programs and Labor Relations to support labor relations activities such as collective bargaining negotiations and grievances as well as employee relations programs such as ADA Accommodations, Performance Management, and Disciplinary Actions. Additionally, this position will collaborate with the Benefit & Talent Management Section and the Bureau of State Workforce Design and Compensation on development of statewide workforce policies and delivery of human resource (HR) related consultative services to other state agencies. You will be directly involved in formulating both labor negotiation strategy and HR related policies impacting the entire State Personnel System workforce. This role provides opportunities to work on statewide HR initiatives and special projects that drive innovation and modernization of HR processes.

Pay: 
$60,000 to $65,000 annually, based on experience

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier group insurance benefits offerings that includes comprehensive single or family health coverage with low monthly out-of- pocket contributions, copayments, and deductibles. State employees may also select between the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement benefits. As an additional benefit, state employment affords the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program at institutions within the state’s public university and college systems. For a complete list of state benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

Your Specific Responsibilities:
Your job will be to carry out multiple duties associated with collective bargaining and employee relations. The duties will include conducting research and analysis on HR issues, emerging best practices, and other employer trends and strategies; and provide consultative and technical assistance to management, agencies, and the public through interpretation of state and federal HR related laws and application of HR best practices. Although it often requires that you work independently, it can also entail highly collaborative work.

Examples of primary responsibilities related to HR issues and programs include:

•    Coordinating bargaining sessions; monitoring negotiation activities; memorializing positions taken by each party; crafting the state’s proposals and counter proposals; and preparing work products for the Legislature to reference.
•    Preparing appropriate documents to present findings and recommendations to management that will support decision-making related to negotiation strategy, policy development, and process improvements.
•    Providing consultative services to agencies related to the execution of various employee relations programs.
•    Assisting with drafting of new or revised rules, statutory language, and guideline documents.
•    Monitoring and analyzing federal and state proposed legislation, and/or reviewing related executive summaries, white papers, and reports to identify the impact to the State Personnel System and propose appropriate updates to related policies and procedures.
   Recommending enhancements to the personnel information system to ensure components are comprehensive, user-friendly, reliable, accomplish objectives, and legally compliant.
   Creating and/or using data reports from the personnel information system to identify discrepancies or compliance issues and ensure corrective action is taken by agencies as appropriate.
    Providing support to team members on assigned special projects, including analyzing or developing solutions to HR issues or concerns, implementing policy, developing reports, participating in presentations, and/or coordinating project activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Since this is a position of high responsibility and your judgment might influence policies and decisions affecting employees in State Personnel System agencies statewide, possession of the following is required to be successful:    

•    Knowledge of the principles and practices of at least one (but preferably more than one) HR subject area such as labor relations, recruitment, performance management, classification, and/or attendance and leave.
•    Ability to think critically, solve problems for a diverse mix of internal and external customers, and drive results.
•    Ability to interpret and apply HR related Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and federal laws, rules, and regulations. 
•    Ability to be self-directed when conducting research and developing policy proposals, while also working effectively with others in a team setting. 
•    Ability to organize information and prepare clear and concise documents.
•    Skill in using standard office applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and the Internet.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities when needed. 
•    Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
•    Ability to hold sensitive and confidential information in confidence.

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Four years of professional work experience in a human resource related field or in a professional level human resource position. A bachelor’s degree can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
•    Experience interpreting and applying statutes, rules, policies, etc.
•    Experience researching, writing, editing and/or coordinating preparation of reports, executive briefings, bill analyses, or presentations.
•    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 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.

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. 

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.