State Workforce Policy Administrator

State Workforce Policy Administrator

The Division of State Human Resource Management (HRM) oversees workforce design, compensation, employment policies, employee programs, and labor relations for the State Personnel System (SPS). The Bureau of State Workforce Design and Compensation Programs oversees the development, interpretation, and application of the SPS position classification and compensation systems, including the review of agency reorganization requests, matters related to appointments and status of employees, layoffs, and Fair Labor Standards Act issues. The State Workforce Policy Administrator positions require dynamic and highly organized individuals who can lead teams that analyze requests based on program guidelines and effectively communicate program requirements to HR staff across the SPS. This work requires attention to detail and critical thinking, but it is performed in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment where members help each other succeed.

Position Responsibilities :

• Applies the Department's mission statement "We serve those who serve Florida" and the Division of State Human Resource Management's mission statement, "To provide effective and efficient human resource programs and services for the State Personnel System that attract, develop, retain, and reward a high-performance workforce."
• Leads the Position and Compensation Management Section within the Bureau of State Workforce Design and Compensation Programs in the core areas of State Personnel System Classification and Compensation and other areas as assigned within HRM.
• Exercises a high degree of confidentiality.
• Independently performs professional level work in the development, implementation, and administration of human resource (HR) related policy. (Because the incumbent's independent judgment influences policies and decisions affecting employees in State Personnel System agencies statewide, the position is one of high responsibility.)
• Provide general supervision of professional level Statewide Workforce Policy Consultants that assist in fulfilling the Division's mission.

Access to Confidential and Exempt Information : Assists state managerial employees with the duties described in s. 447.203(4), F.S. This position has direct access to and regularly works with SPS information relating to labor relations, negotiations, and collective bargaining that is confidential and exempt from public records, as provided in s.447.605, F.S. If disclosed, this information could provide an employee organization with an advantage at the bargaining table or in the administration of the collective bargaining agreement. Also has direct access to information relating to employee / employer relations, human resource management, and / or budget preparation and administration information, the improper disclosure of which is prejudicial to the state. The incumbent in this position is a confidential employee as defined in s. 447.203(5).

Access to Sensitive Information : Works occasionally with employee records containing personal identifying or medical information, the handling of which requires adherence to all appropriate security controls in order to maintain the privacy and integrity of the data, Because this position has responsibility for monitoring employee files across all agencies within the State of Florida's employees automated human resource management system this position is assigned to an N Role code.

Policy Implementation / Development : Applies HR rules, regulations and statutes to processes. Assists in drafting new or revised rules, statutory language, interpretative documents, and guidelines on HR issues, in consulation with the agencies being served and the program areas that are impacted. Prepares executive summaries, white papers and reports to assist management in reviewing, recommending and formulating policy decisions.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Supervises professional level Statewide Workforce Policy Consultants within the Position and Compensation Management Section. Supervisory responsibilities include approval of timesheets; preparing performance evaluations; assigning work; providing consultative leadership on challenging assignments; and ensuring that final work products meet high quality standards of the division.

Consultative and Technical Assistance : Leads and provides consultative and technical services related to Position and Classification Management through the interpretation of state and federal HR rules, laws, and executive orders related to any area assigned to the Bureau State Workforce Design and Compensation Programs and serves as a Subject Matter Expert in various areas which may include but not limited to :

Research and Analysis : Leads and independently conducts research, performs analyses, and presents findings and recommendations to address HR issues and to provide customer service and assistance to agencies, employees and other entities. Prepares analyses of HR related proposed legislation. Develops appropriate documentation to present findings, recommendations, and / or analyses.

Quality Assurance : Leads and identifies underlying principles, historical background, and benchmark information pertinent to the HR issue being addressed. Recommends solutions to identified problems. Develops recommendations for improving human resource processes that include applicable best practices and trends of both public and private sector employers and strategies for conserving state resources and enhancing productivity. Reviews agency actions for compliance with human resource rules, regulations and statutes and presents findings which include recommendations for corrective action.

Presentations : Represents the division at professional meetings and conferences an is required to prepare and deliver presentations to communicate / disseminate information. This would include designing handouts, manuals, training materials, etc.

Personnel Information Systems Development / Enhancement and Auditing : Recommends enhancements to ensure the components of the personnel information system are comprehensive, user-friendly, reliable, accomplish objectives and comply with HR rules, regulations and statutes. Creates and audits reports using the personnel information system. Reports discrepancies and ensures that errors are corrected or communicated to agencies for correction.

Special Projects : Serves as a team leader or member on projects with responsibility for developing solutions and / or meeting specified objectives related to human resource issues or programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

The anticipated salary range is based on the preferred qualifications. Candidates that do not possess the preferred qualifications may be considered at a lower rate than advertised.

Our Organization and Mission : Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS' Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida's state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, "We serve those who serve Florida."

Special Notes : DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers