HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/HR-SES

The Florida Department of Health is seeking a Human Resource Specialist to join the Recruitment team within the Office of Human Resource Management. This on-site role in Tallahassee supports hiring managers and applicants through every step of the recruitment and selection process, ensuring compliance and timely decisions. The position offers a salary range of USD 45,060 to 52,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist hiring managers with recruitment activities, including advertisements, qualifying questions, applicant reviews, and offer letters.
• Provide guidance on Veterans’ Preference and ensure documentation is complete and compliant.
• Process background screenings, fingerprinting, and drug test results; update personnel systems accordingly.
• Review recruitment packages for completeness and compliance with department standards.
• Deliver training related to recruitment procedures and provide ongoing support to supervisors.
• Prepare reports, gather data, and assist with special projects requiring HR expertise.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive employee information.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft applications software
• Knowledge of the State of Florida Personnel Rules and applicable Florida Statutes
• Knowledge of the People First system
• Ability to interpret, apply and communicate applicable human resource management statutes, rules, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis
• Knowledge of one or more personnel program functions such as classification and pay, insurance and benefits, recruitment and selection, labor relations, employee/employer relations or training
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally
• Ability to utilize a computer
• Ability to coordinate work assignments, as well as projects and activities, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data relating to human resource management program functions
• Ability to prepare reports relating to human resource management program functions
• At least one year of experience working with the People First system in an HR capacity

Technologies

• Microsoft applications software
• People First system
• E-Verify system

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values

• Mission: To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
• Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
• Values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence. We pursue creative solutions, teamwork, integrity and respect, service to customers and partners, and continuous performance improvement.

Location

Tallahassee, Florida (onsite). ZIP code 32399.