HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/LR-SES - 67013361

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist/Labor Relations serves staff and management across Tacachale and performs professional, administrative, analytical, and coordination duties supporting the facility’s human resources functions and programs. The role interprets State Personnel System rules and helps ensure that applicable rules, policies, and procedures are administered consistently and impartially. It advises employees and managers on workplace conflicts, discipline, and performance matters; coordinates employee actions and documentation; and manages unemployment compensation and performance evaluation processes. The position also maintains employee relations and electronic personnel files, assists with investigations and complaints, supports other HR functions as needed, and may provide front-desk coverage, including greeting customers, answering calls, handling records requests, and organizing incoming documents. The employee must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency. The role is based at Tacachale in Gainesville, Florida.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of human resources experience.
Willingness to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
Knowledge of human resource management principles, records management, and redaction methods.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; prioritize tasks; and meet deadlines.
Ability to use computer programs and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and People First.
Ability to compose complex correspondence, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to adapt to change, learn new information, and understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, research and locate information independently, and review records for accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Two years of human resources experience within the State Personnel System.

Responsibilities

Interpret State Personnel System rules and ensure rules, regulations, policies, and procedures are administered consistently and impartially.
Help employees, supervisors, and department heads resolve work-related conflicts through advice, consultation, and recommendations.
Advise managers on disciplinary actions and performance issues; review and coordinate non-disciplinary and disciplinary actions through completion for policy compliance.
Gather and review documentation for accuracy and completeness, and schedule and attend Predetermination Conference meetings.
Manage Tacachale unemployment compensation matters and liaise with the Department of Economic Opportunity; represent HR in unemployment compensation appeals.
Manage the performance evaluation program, ensuring probationary, annual, and interim evaluations are timely received and entered in People First.
Ensure supporting documentation is provided for staff receiving below a “3” rating on a performance expectation and manage the Corrective Action Plan process.
Organize and maintain Employee Relations files; review employee personnel files, generate reports, and prepare correspondence.
Assist the State Office with internal investigations and related complaint matters.
Provide backup for other HR functions as directed or needed.
Cover the front desk as needed: greet and direct customers, answer calls, assist with records requests, and organize, sort, and classify incoming documents.
Maintain files in the Agency’s electronic personnel file system.