PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIALIST

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for an OPS (Other Personnel Services) position located in Central Office in the Office of Human Resources, Attendance and Leave/FMLA Department. The purpose of the Personnel Services Specialist is to support the Office of Human Resources by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of FMLA applications, maintaining compliance with relevant laws and policies, collaborating with staff to resolve inquiries, managing records and reports, and utilizing HR systems to facilitate efficient operations. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of work experience in any professional, administrative, customer service, office support setting, or an equivalent combination of secondary education and work experience.
• Experience using computers or office software (for example: email, Microsoft Office, or any workforce/staffing management systems).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Human Resources team with FMLA questions and processing.
• Make sure all work follows state and federal laws, rules, and department policies.
• Help the team process FMLA applications quickly and accurately.
• Work with staff and supervisors to answer questions and collect needed paperwork.
• Use HR systems and keep records, reports, and complete required training.

Benefits

• State group insurance plans (OPS employees averaging 30+ hours/week)
• Employee Only health insurance: $25 biweekly
• Spouse Program health insurance: $15 biweekly
• Employee & Family health insurance: $90 biweekly
• Dental insurance with multiple options and rates, starting at $12.64/month
• Vision insurance through Humana, starting at $5.92/month
• $25,000 group term life insurance through Securian for eligible OPS staff at $3.78/month
• Optional child life and spouse life insurance plans
• Florida FICA Alternative Plan with Corebridge Financial for retirement savings (7.5% contribution, automatic enrollment)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED