Human Resource Consultant

Requisition No: 779423

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT – 72002362

Position Number: 72002362

Salary: Negotiable, Based upon Experience

Posting 11/21/2022

Human Resource Consultant

Division of State Human Resource Management

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Our Organization and Mission:
The Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency responsible for managing the various business and workforce-related functions of state government. Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis and the DMS Executive Leadership Team, the agency oversees the real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, technology, telecommunications, private prisons, fleet, and federal property assistance programs utilized throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its mission, “We serve those who serve Florida.” Under the leadership of DMS Secretary Pedro Allende, DMS employees embody four pillars on a daily basis: lead by example, serve with excellence, create efficiencies, and challenge the status quo.

The Work You Will Do:
As an HR Consultant, you will work with the Bureau of State Workforce Employment Programs within the Division of State Human Resource Management (HRM) in providing consultative services and technical assistance for HR related issues; analyzing and reporting enterprise-wide data from the People First System (human resource information system); developing HR policy; and working on special projects to drive more efficient and effective HR processes. To learn more about the work we do, please visit our website.

The Difference You Will Make:
In addition to supporting the State Personnel System agencies and its employees who serve Florida citizens by providing HR related consultative services, you will use your skill and insight to help HRM provide a variety of services and perform a variety of functions in its role as the administrator of the State Personnel System. HRM boasts a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and creative problem-solving are a must to help agencies attract, develop, retain, and reward a high-performance workforce.

How You Will Grow:
DMS encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Our four pillars are expectations for all our workforce, and you will be expected to model these as a member of the team. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

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: Negotiable based upon experience.

Your Specific Responsibilities:
As an HR Consultant on our State Workforce Employment Programs team, you will be required to work independently in the development, implementation, and administration of HR related policy. 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 with an emphasis on recruitment and selection related issues.
• 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 making recommendations.
• Developing recommendations for improving HR processes that include applicable best practices and 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 to the State Personnel System and propose updates to relevant HR policies and procedures.
• Recommending 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. Creating and auditing reports using the personnel information system 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 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:
The HR consultant should possess the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of public sector HR administration involving one or more subject areas such as recruitment, performance management, and attendance and leave.
• 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 documents.
• Computer skills for using standard office applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and the Internet.
• Problem-solving skills in resolving issues with a diverse mix of internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to hold sensitive and confidential information in confidence.

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.

[email protected]

[email protected]

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.

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.