STATE WORKFORCE POLICY CONSULTANT - 72002427

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

2d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The State Workforce Policy Consultant works in the Division of State Human Resource Management at the Florida Department of Management Services. This is an on-site position in Tallahassee, Florida. The role analyzes workforce and organizational needs, reviews agency classification and position-management requests, and applies relevant statutes, rules, policies, and program guidelines. It also supports the development and interpretation of HR policies, rules, statutory language, guidance, and program procedures. The consultant provides technical assistance to HR professionals and agency partners, researches complex issues, analyzes data, and develops practical recommendations and short- and long-term solutions. The position prepares executive summaries, white papers, reports, legislative analyses, briefings, and presentations; monitors compliance and recommends corrective actions or process improvements; and contributes to special projects, statewide initiatives, and continuous-improvement efforts. Work may cover organizational management, classification, compensation, FLSA matters, appointments and employee status, workforce transition, collective bargaining considerations, and other HR programs. The role also represents HRM at meetings and conferences and develops training materials, presentations, manuals, and other resources. It requires managing multiple priorities with accuracy, communicating complex information to technical and non-technical audiences, working independently and collaboratively, and learning business and HR technology tools such as Smartsheet and Visio. Successful completion of background screening is required. Employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing under Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Requirements

Four years of professional experience in a human resource-related field; a bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Professional-level human resources experience.
Experience interpreting and applying statutes, rules, policies, or similar requirements.
Experience researching, writing, editing, or coordinating reports, executive briefings, legislative analyses, or presentations.
Experience leading or participating in special projects or strategic initiatives involving multiple organizations or stakeholders.
Experience presenting information to large audiences, including executive-level leadership.
Experience analyzing data, identifying root causes, and developing short- and long-term solutions for stakeholders and leadership.
Knowledge of and ability to access Florida statutes and administrative code and apply them to State Personnel System programs.
Ability to work independently when conducting research and developing policy.
Ability to organize information and prepare clear, concise executive summaries, white papers, and briefing documents.
Knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act and other federal regulations applicable to Workforce Design and Compensation functions.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regulating discriminatory practices.
Ability to use office software, conduct routine Internet-based research, and use computer-based analysis and trend-forecasting tools.
Ability to understand and quickly learn advanced business software tools such as Smartsheet and Visio.
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a diverse mix of internal and external customers.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Successful completion of background screening.

Responsibilities

Analyze workforce and organizational needs by reviewing agency classification requests and other position-management matters and applying applicable requirements.
Assist with developing and interpreting HR rules, statutory language, guidance, interpretive documents, and program procedures.
Provide technical assistance to HR professionals and agency partners and explain complex HR requirements in practical terms.
Research complex problems, assess alternatives and historical context, and develop short- and long-term solutions.
Prepare executive summaries, white papers, reports, legislative analyses, briefing materials, and presentations.
Review agency actions for compliance, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions or process improvements.
Identify best practices, emerging trends, and opportunities to improve HR processes, productivity, and stewardship of state resources.
Work across HR disciplines, including organizational management, classification, compensation, FLSA matters, appointments and employee status, workforce transition, collective bargaining considerations, and other HR programs.
Lead or contribute to special projects involving complex HR issues, statewide initiatives, and organizational priorities.
Represent HRM at meetings and conferences and develop training materials, presentations, manuals, and other resources.
Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Interpret and apply Florida statutes, administrative rules, federal regulations, and HR policies.
Analyze data, identify root causes, and develop practical recommendations and solutions.
Communicate and present complex information effectively to HR professionals, agency leadership, stakeholders, and technical and non-technical audiences.
Work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
Learn and use business and HR technology tools, including Smartsheet and Visio.