OPS PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIALIST - 67980018

State of Florida • FL

85d • $17

About The Position

This is a professional position in State Office Human Resources (HR) and is responsible for independently performing a variety of human resource duties. These duties require comprehensive knowledge of Agency policies, procedures, goals, and programs within the Agency relating to human resources. This position spends the majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work, and who have the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action, including all employees serving as supervisors, administrators, and directors.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess one year of experience in human resources.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic principles of personnel administration.
• Knowledge of one or more personnel program functions such as selection, classification and pay, employee benefits, labor relations, employer/employee relations or training.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records via electronic platforms.
• Support audits and internal reviews by retrieving and providing requested documentation.
• Coordinate pre-employment processes, including background screenings and employment eligibility verifications (e.g., I-9s).
• Draft and send offer letters to candidates.
• Schedule and prepare for New Employee Orientation (NEO), including assembling onboarding packets and setting up necessary technological access.
• Coordinate logistics for training sessions, including scheduling, booking venues or virtual rooms, and managing invites.
• Prepare training materials, sign-in sheets, and evaluation forms.
• Track attendance and maintain training records in the learning management system (LMS) or employee files.
• Support trainers and facilitators with set-up and technology needs during sessions.
• Prepare reports for audits, compliance, and internal analysis.

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees