Human Resource Specialist​/Lr-Ses

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Date:
Oct 5, 2026

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POSITION:
Human Resources Specialist/Labor Relations - SES

POSITION NUMBER:

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL:
Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This posting may close prior to closing date.

is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• State of Florida retirement package
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to

The Agency seeks team members who contribute to a culture that develops individuals and strengthens teams through transparency and a commitment to professional growth. Team members are expected to provide exceptional customer service, demonstrate humility, recognize and share credit with others, remain self-motivated, and exercise sound judgment and awareness in team interactions and group dynamics.

This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency’s mission.

Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

$50,000 Annually $1,923.08 Biweekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

This is a highly responsible position and will perform a wide variety of professional, administrative, analytical, and coordination duties in support of Human Resources (HR) functions and programs within Tacachale.

Interprets the State Personnel System Rules and assures that rules, regulations, policies and procedures are administered consistently and in an impartial manner.

Helps employees, supervisors, and department heads to settle work-related conflicts through advice, consultations, and recommendation.

Advises managers on disciplinary actions and performance related issues. Reviews and coordinates through completion all non-disciplinary and disciplinary actions to ensure compliance with established policies. Gathers and reviews documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness of facts upon which the final determination is based. Schedules and attends Predetermination Conference meetings.

Manages unemployment compensation for Tacachale and serves as liaison between Tacachale and Department of Economic Opportunity. Serves as the HR representative in unemployment compensation appeals to uphold the Agency actions.

Manages the performance evaluation program. Ensures all performance evaluations (probationary, annual and interim) are received and posted timely in the People First system. Ensures any staff who receive below a “3” rating on a performance expectation has the supporting documentation and manages the Corrective Action Plan process.

Organizes and maintains Employee Relations files. Completes comprehensive review of employee personnel files, generates reports, and prepares correspondence as necessary.

Assists the State Office with internal investigation or other related complaint matters.

Provides back-up to other HR functions as directed or…