HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/HR-SES

$44,060 - $50,000/Yr

State of Florida - Tallahassee, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Tallahassee, FL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Human Resource Specialist position within the Florida Department of Health is responsible for providing technical assistance and support related to employee benefits, including state group insurance and retirement plans. The role requires maintaining knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, assisting employees with benefits-related inquiries, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures. The incumbent will work independently and interact with various levels of staff, providing training and guidance on human resource functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of Florida Statutes and personnel rules.
• Provide technical assistance to supervisors and staff on benefits-related subjects.
• Certify retirement documents and process contribution adjustments.
• Perform premium administration activities related to insurance.
• Deliver program training presentations for employees.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working with the People First system in an HR capacity.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications software.
• Knowledge of State of Florida Personnel Rules and applicable Florida Statutes.
• Ability to interpret and communicate human resource management statutes and rules.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis.
• Ability to prepare reports related to human resource management functions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of personnel program functions such as classification and pay, insurance and benefits, recruitment and selection.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance