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Requisition No: 847307
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST II - 21014443
Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC
Position Number: 21014443
Salary: $36,635.00
Posting Closing Date: 03/18/2025
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STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- Human Resources Specialist II
State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida
Our Organization and Mission: The mission of the State Attorney’s Office is to pursue justice for the citizens of the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida and to fairly and impartially enforce the law.
Position Summary: This position works as part of a legal support team handling administrative and legal support responsibilities. It is a full-time, highly responsible position that requires the individual to work independently with limited supervision. Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), and the ability to multitask effectively are essential. This position operates in a fast-paced environment and assists a team of attorneys and investigators.
The ideal candidate will have strong spelling and grammar, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and either paralegal education or training, or experience working in a legal environment in a support role.
Human Resource Specialist II
This position performs a variety of tasks to assist Assistant State Attorneys with the completion of required administrative duties not limited to:
Job Duties
Essential Job Duties
- Dependable and routine in-office attendance.
- Ability to focus and pay attention to detail.
- Ability to read and comprehend.
- Efficient typing skills.
- Effective and efficient communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees, members of the public and stakeholders.
- Perform quality work within deadlines.
- Ability to operate computer and other office machinery.
- Ability to read and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Work effectively as a team contributor as well as independently.
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters.
- Travel as required.
- Incumbents in this position may be required to lift files (up to 25 lbs.)
Examples of Duties
- Understand and apply office rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Effective verbal and written communications.
- Collect, organize and evaluate data.
- Organize and maintain personnel records.
- Compose correspondence.
- Utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Plan, organize, schedule and coordinate work assignments.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Assist with interviews, application review, employee terminations when necessary.
- Inform and train staff on office policies and procedures.
- Schedule drug testing, background check, fingerprints and written tests for applicants selected for employment.
- Understand and apply basic principles of employment laws.
- Assist with one or more personnel functions such as selection, classification and pay, employee benefits, employer/employee relations or training.
- Prepare forms for insurance, withholding, deductions for credit union, saving bonds and all other payroll deductions.
- Assist in the preparation of personnel handbooks for orientation and education of new personnel. Prepares materials, plans and conducts orientation and training classes.
- Answer phone calls related to employment, verification of employment on present and past employees.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Work effectively as a team contributor as well as independently.
- Ability to focus and pay attention to detail.
- Ability to read and comprehend.
- Efficient keyboard skills.
- Effective and efficient communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other employees, members of the public and stakeholders.
- Ability to operate the telephone system and respond to calls promptly and professionally.
- Ability to operate computer and other office machinery.
- Ability to follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalency and one (1) year of experience in a personnel department or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- At least 2 years of experience as an HR generalist.
- Expertise with HR processes and programs such as Worker’s Comp, FMLA, Benefits, Staffing and Employee Relations.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
- Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
- Account for and explain any gaps in employment.
- It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
- All applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.
- If you have problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.
Benefits
Offering an excellent array of benefits, including:
- Health insurance (over 80% employer paid)
- Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurance options
- Choice of FRS Pension Plan or FRS Investment Plan
- 104 paid annual leave hours accrued each calendar year
- 104 paid sick leave hours accrued each calendar year
- Thirteen paid holidays per year
- One personal holiday per year
- Tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems
- And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
Salary : $36,635
