STATE WORKFORCE POLICY CONSULTANT - 72002638
About The Position
The State Workforce Policy Consultant works in the Bureau of State Workforce Employment Programs and Labor Relations within the Division of State Human Resource Management. The role supports labor relations activities, including collective bargaining negotiations and grievances, and employee relations programs such as ADA accommodations, performance management, and disciplinary actions. It collaborates with other sections and bureaus to develop statewide workforce policies and provide human resources consultative services to state agencies. The position contributes to labor negotiation strategies and HR policies affecting the State Personnel System, which includes more than 97,000 positions, and supports statewide initiatives and special projects to modernize HR processes. The role conducts HR research and analysis, provides consultative and technical assistance, and interprets state and federal HR-related laws and best practices. Work may be conducted independently or collaboratively. The position is located in Tallahassee, Florida. Salary is $60,000 to $65,000 annually, based on experience.
Requirements
- Four years of professional work experience in a human resources-related field or in a professional-level human resources position; a bachelor's degree may substitute year for year for the required experience.
- Experience interpreting and applying statutes, rules, policies, or similar materials.
- Experience researching, writing, editing, or coordinating reports, executive briefings, bill analyses, or presentations.
- Experience analyzing data, identifying root causes, and recommending short- and long-term solutions to stakeholders and leadership.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of at least one HR subject area, such as labor relations, recruitment, performance management, classification, or attendance and leave.
- Ability to think critically, solve problems for diverse internal and external customers, and drive results.
- Ability to interpret and apply Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to HR.
- Ability to conduct research and develop policy proposals independently and work effectively with others in a team setting.
- Ability to organize information and prepare clear, concise documents.
- Skill using standard office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and the Internet.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information in confidence.
- Successful completion of background screening is required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and practices in more than one HR subject area are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate bargaining sessions, monitor negotiation activities, record positions taken by each party, craft state proposals and counterproposals, and prepare work products for legislative reference.
- Prepare documents presenting findings and recommendations to management to support decisions on negotiation strategy, policy development, and process improvements.
- Provide consultative services to agencies on implementing employee relations programs.
- Assist with drafting new or revised rules, statutory language, and guidelines.
- Monitor and analyze proposed federal and state legislation and review related executive summaries, white papers, and reports to identify impacts on the State Personnel System and recommend policy or procedure updates.
- Recommend enhancements to the personnel information system to ensure it is comprehensive, user-friendly, reliable, effective, and legally compliant.
- Create or use personnel information system data reports to identify discrepancies or compliance issues and ensure agencies take corrective action as appropriate.
- Support special projects by analyzing or developing solutions to HR issues, implementing policy, developing reports, participating in presentations, and coordinating project activities.
- Research and analyze HR issues, emerging best practices, and employer trends and strategies.
- Provide technical assistance to management, agencies, and the public by interpreting state and federal HR laws and applying HR best practices.
Benefits
- Group health insurance coverage for individuals or families, with low monthly out-of-pocket contributions, copayments, and deductibles.
- Choice between the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan and Investment Plan.
- Tuition waiver program at institutions in Florida's public university and college systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
