Job Description

Requisition No: 878502

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: STATE WORKFORCE POLICY CONSULTANT - 72004213

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 72004213

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2026

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State Workforce Policy Consultant - SES
Division of State Human Resource Management
State of Florida Department of Management Services
This is an on-site position located in Tallahassee, FL

and Responsibilities:
As a State Workforce Policy Consultant, you will be required to perform advanced level, independent work in the development, implementation, and administration of HR related rules, policies, and large workforce initiatives requiring coordination and alignment across all agencies of the SPS. Since your judgment might influence policies and decisions affecting employees in State Personnel System agencies statewide, this position is one of high responsibility.

Examples of primary responsibilities include:

• Providing consultative and technical assistance to management, agencies, and the public by interpreting state and federal laws and applying HR best practices. Acts as a subject matter expert across key operational areas, directly administering and guiding initiatives in attendance and leave, employee benefits, performance management, and recruitment and selection.
• Conducting HR research and analysis to provide customer service and assist management, agencies, and employees. Responsible for identifying core issues, designing methodologies, collecting data, documenting findings, and delivering actionable recommendations.
• Developing recommendations for improving HR processes that include emerging best practices and industry trends of both public and private sector employers and strategies for conserving state resources and enhancing productivity.
• Assisting in drafting new or revised rules, statutory language, interpretive documents, and guidelines on HR issues.
• Represents the division at professional meetings and conferences and is required to prepare and deliver presentations to communicate/disseminate information. This includes designing handouts, manuals, training materials, etc.
• Monitoring federal and state legislative bills related to HR; preparing analyses of proposed legislation and/or reviewing executive summaries, white papers, and reports to identify the impact of legislation on the State Personnel System and propose updates to relevant HR policies and procedures.
• Recommending enhancements to ensure the components of the human resource information system (People First) are comprehensive, user-friendly, reliable, accomplish objectives, and comply with HR rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Creating and auditing reports using the human resource information system (People First) to identify discrepancies and ensure that errors are corrected or communicated to agencies for correction.
• Serving as team lead or supporting team members in completing special projects as assigned which may include analysis, developing solutions to HR issues or concerns, policy implementation, developing reports, participating in presentations, and/or project coordination.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of HR processes involving one or more subject areas such as attendance and leave, employee benefits, performance management, and recruitment and selection.

• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and drive results.
• Ability to interpret and apply Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and federal laws, rules, and regulations to State Personnel System programs.
• Ability to work independently when conducting research and developing policy proposals.
• Ability to organize information and prepare clear and concise executive summaries, white papers, and briefing documents.
• Ability to use standard office applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and the Internet.
• Self-directed with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to hold sensitive and confidential information in confidence.
• Ability to use office software applications to perform duties and conduct routine research using the Internet and other computer-based analysis and trend forecasting tools.
• Possession of interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a diverse mix of internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications:
Four years of professional work experience in a human resource-related field. A bachelor’s degree can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

• Experience working in a professional level human resource position.
• Experience interpreting and applying statutes, rules, policies, etc.
• Experience researching, writing, editing and/or coordinating the preparation of reports, executive briefings, bill analyses, and presentations.
• Experience leading or participating in special projects or strategic initiatives that span multiple entities.
• Experience presenting to large audiences including executive-level leadership.
• Experience analyzing data, identifying root causes of issues, and recommending short- and long-term solutions to key stakeholders and leadership.

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Tom Berger 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 transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our agency recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov.
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. For purposes of requesting reasonable accommodations, as mentioned above, the agency hiring authority is the DMS Human Resources office, which the candidate can reach at (850) 488-2707.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.