Human Resource Specialist

THE WORK YOU WILL DO

The Office of Legislative Services, Human Resources (HR) Office is seeking a qualified HR Specialist for their Benefits section. This person will be responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and the Florida Retirement System Pension and Investment plans.

The Office of Legislative Services provides centralized administrative, management and support services to the Florida Senate, House of Representatives and other legislative offices. The HR Office reports to the Coordinator for the Office of Legislative Services.

The HR Office oversees employment processes such as attendance and leave, onboarding, payroll, workers compensation and benefits administration for the Florida Legislature. The HR Office manages the Legislature’s Human Capital Management System (HCM) and assists the offices with recruiting and training efforts. The HR Office is responsible for compliance with policies and procedures and all appropriate approvals regarding personnel actions.

• Assist employees in matters of retirement, group insurance, and other benefits.
• Respond to questions and problems in the administration of benefits for Legislators, employees, and with other agency personnel.
• Coordinate with the Finance and Accounting Office on journal transfers, refunds, and vouchering warrants for premium and retirement payments.
• Assist in administering phases of the diversified and comprehensive legislative human resource program.
• Research and propose improvements in the legislative human resource system.
• Process and maintain confidential personnel records of all employees.
• Assist in recommending new personnel policies and procedures and changes to existing ones.
• Input data into the legislative human resources system and monitor computerized personnel reports and records.
• Perform special assignments, prepare reports, and draft letters of response to inquiries.
• Advise employees and supervisors on workers' compensation programs and process injury reports.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of personnel programs such as those administered by the Florida Retirement System and the Division of State Group Insurance.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of personnel administration.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of human resources.
• Knowledge of standard computer programs.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and apply related rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to use tact and exercise good judgment when interacting with Legislators and staff, other agencies, and the public.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Professional or nonprofessional human resource experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Preference will be given to candidates with State of Florida employee benefits and retirement experience.

Commensurate with experience.

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

Open until filled.

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at .

Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment. Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of…