HR Benefits Specialist 1 1

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

4d • $45,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency’s mission. This is a professional position in APD’s State Office Human Resources and provides technical assistance to staff regarding Attendance and Leave, Payroll and Benefits, Workers’ Compensation, and other personnel programs.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have at least one year of experience processing FMLA and/or FSWP.
• Experience in Human Resources within the State Personnel System, including using People First for HR processes, processing requests under the Sick Leave plan or pool, Workers’ Compensation, and/or Parental Leave.
• Knowledge of utilizing computer technology for communication, data gathering, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
• Knowledge of State Rules, Statutes, and practices related to personnel functions.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work assignments with minimal supervision; focus on details; and problem-solve.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written mediums.
• Ability to maintain records and perform basic filing.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a professional level of conduct in all aspects of work performance, and perform in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Demonstrate Skills in excellent communication, customer service, spreadsheet preparation, and tracking.
• Demonstrate Skills in calendaring.
• Demonstrate Skills in developing and delivering training.
• Demonstrate Skills in administrative writing and reporting.
• Demonstrate Skills in time management.

Responsibilities

• Administers processes related to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), Parental Leave, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Responsible for tracking and managing related programs to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Serves as a member of the safety committee.
• Responsible for managing and providing various HR reports related to the functional area.
• Personnel file management, including uploading documents to electronic filing systems.
• Completes processes related to the Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Tuition Waiver, and income verification.
• Monitors, processes, and tracks Sick Leave Donations (SLD) and maintains an accurate spreadsheet of SLD members and usage.
• Assists with developing and providing training related to duties within this functional area.
• Participates in the management of Human Resources’ policies and procedures to ensure that the Agency complies with applicable Rules, Statutes, Agency Policy and Procedures, and governing authorities.
• Assists with completing the direct deposit requests process.
• Serves as backup to all Payroll and Retirement functions.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED