STATE WORKFORCE POLICY CONSULTANT - 72004213

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

7d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a State Workforce Policy Consultant, you will be required to perform advanced level, independent work in the development, implementation, and administration of HR related rules, policies, and large workforce initiatives requiring coordination and alignment across all agencies of the SPS. Since your judgment might influence policies and decisions affecting employees in State Personnel System agencies statewide, this position is one of high responsibility.

Requirements

• Knowledge of HR processes involving one or more subject areas such as attendance and leave, employee benefits, performance management, and recruitment and selection.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and drive results.
• Ability to interpret and apply Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and federal laws, rules, and regulations to State Personnel System programs.
• Ability to work independently when conducting research and developing policy proposals.
• Ability to organize information and prepare clear and concise executive summaries, white papers, and briefing documents.
• Ability to use standard office applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and the Internet.
• Self-directed with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to hold sensitive and confidential information in confidence.
• Ability to use office software applications to perform duties and conduct routine research using the Internet and other computer-based analysis and trend forecasting tools.
• Possession of interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a diverse mix of internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Four years of professional work experience in a human resource-related field. A bachelor’s degree can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Experience working in a professional level human resource position.
• Experience interpreting and applying statutes, rules, policies, etc.
• Experience researching, writing, editing and/or coordinating the preparation of reports, executive briefings, bill analyses, and presentations.
• Experience leading or participating in special projects or strategic initiatives that span multiple entities.
• Experience presenting to large audiences including executive-level leadership.
• Experience analyzing data, identifying root causes of issues, and recommending short- and long-term solutions to key stakeholders and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Providing consultative and technical assistance to management, agencies, and the public by interpreting state and federal laws and applying HR best practices. Acts as a subject matter expert across key operational areas, directly administering and guiding initiatives in attendance and leave, employee benefits, performance management, and recruitment and selection.
• Conducting HR research and analysis to provide customer service and assist management, agencies, and employees. Responsible for identifying core issues, designing methodologies, collecting data, documenting findings, and delivering actionable recommendations.
• Developing recommendations for improving HR processes that include emerging best practices and industry trends of both public and private sector employers and strategies for conserving state resources and enhancing productivity.
• Assisting in drafting new or revised rules, statutory language, interpretive documents, and guidelines on HR issues.
• Represents the division at professional meetings and conferences and is required to prepare and deliver presentations to communicate/disseminate information. This includes designing handouts, manuals, training materials, etc.
• Monitoring federal and state legislative bills related to HR; preparing analyses of proposed legislation and/or reviewing executive summaries, white papers, and reports to identify the impact of legislation on the State Personnel System and propose updates to relevant HR policies and procedures.
• Recommending enhancements to ensure the components of the human resource information system (People First) are comprehensive, user-friendly, reliable, accomplish objectives, and comply with HR rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Creating and auditing reports using the human resource information system (People First) to identify discrepancies and ensure that errors are corrected or communicated to agencies for correction.
• Serving as team lead or supporting team members in completing special projects as assigned which may include analysis, developing solutions to HR issues or concerns, policy implementation, developing reports, participating in presentations, and/or project coordination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior