ATTENTION : APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE CITY'S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED :
BENEFITS :
- Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
- 10 paid holidays
- Parental Leave
- Bereavement
- Funeral Leave
- 24 / 7 Employee Gym
- Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-term Disability
- FSA for health and dependent care
- Retirement plans : Pension and 457 Deferred Compensation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- See more information on our PTO and insurance benefits at
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Under general direction, performs advanced level technical and professional work developing, implementing, and maintaining a wide variety of human resources, benefits, recruitment, employee development and other personnel programs. Work is performed using independent judgment and initiative. Assumes a leadership role in the furtherance of organizational and departmental goals.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :
A bachelor’s degree in management, business, public administration, insurance, or other position-related field; four (4) years of recent, responsible and verifiable work experience in human resources, benefits, employee relations, or related field; demonstrated knowledge of relevant practices and principles; advanced certification in related field preferred.Experience with Tyler / Munis software related to HR / Payroll preferred.Requires a valid Florida driver license.Work is usually sedentary; requires infrequent lifting and moving up to 35 pounds; requires occasional travel to other work-related sites inside and outside the City; and extensive use of office machines, including computers, and electronic and voice communications systems.Occasional driving is required.EXAMPLES OF TASKS :
Performs highly confidential work dealing with sensitive information; assists in the research, development, coordination, administration and monitoring of the City’s human resources, talent acquisition, employee relations, training and engagement, performance management and / or classification and compensation.Researches, creates, schedules and presents training programs; collects, develops, analyzes and summarizes information to identify trends, emerging opportunities, and risks; prepares reports and recommends solutions or courses of action; provides support in the formulation and administration of departmental programs and special projects.Responsible for preparing department payroll for approval; retention and destruction of department files; processing written verifications of employment; personnel actions for internal pay changes and adjusting employee accruals for new employees.Serves as a subject matter expert for a designated function in the Human Resources Department.Authors, edits and distributes documents and publications including training manuals, handbooks, plan documents and other human resources materials; advises others on human resources issues, rules, regulations and policies; participates in departmental leadership and oversees the training and work of others as necessary; assists with goal setting, budgeting, performance reviews and accounting matters; provides support for collective bargaining and employee relations processes; prepares surveys, studies, ordinances, resolutions, RFP’s, specifications, policies, procedures, and other technical documents.Continuously seeks to improve processes, trains and provides direction to subordinate departmental personnel; serves as a member of a high performing cross-functional work team, willing and able to offer assistance with, or assumes responsibilities as needed in all other areas of Human Resources.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS :
Knowledge of human resources and insurance benefits principles, practices, and administration.Skill in workload and time management techniques and ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.Skill in expressing oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, in both one on one and group settings.Skill in interpreting complex Federal, State and Local regulations, contracts, and policies.Skill in the operation of office equipment, keyboarding, and computer hardware and software applications.Ability to work in a highly confidential environment and exercise the utmost discretion.Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships and function in a team environment.Ability to maintain professionalism, a mature work ethic, and serve as an example for others.Ability to provide excellent customer service and handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.Ability to provide leadership and assume responsibility for achievement of desired outcomes.Ability to process information in shades of gray and adapt to a frequently changing work environment.Ability to interpret and analyze information, show sound judgment, and draw valid conclusions.The above is a brief summary of relevant information. For full details, please view the job description listed on the Applicant Portal with the job posting,
Call Human Resources with questions at 727-369-0633.
Pursuant to section 295.07, Florida Statutes : Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
EOE / DFWP / At-Will~
