HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST OPS

HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST OPS

Date: Jul 21, 2026

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Requisition No: 875791

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST OPS

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 70951226

Salary: $21.19/Hour

Posting Closing Date: 07/27/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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WORKING TITLE : HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST – OPS

This open competitive advertisement is for an OPS (Other Personal Services) position located at Central Office in the Human Resource department.

The mission of a Human Resource Specialist on the security recruitment team is to ensure the effective and compliant management of recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes for certified staff.

This position is not a Telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serve.

JOB DUTIES:

BACKGROUND SCREENING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE:

• Conduct thorough background checks on potential employees, contractors, and volunteers.

• Verify accuracy and completeness of security applications.

• Resolve discrepancies and maintain confidentiality.

UTILIZE VARIOUS SYSTEMS:

• Operate software and databases such as People First, Microsoft Office, ATMS, DAVID, FRS, CDC, HRTS, FAST, FCIC/NCIC, CCIS, and Axiom.

• Enter, retrieve, analyze, and update information as needed.

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PERSONNEL RECORDS:

• Manage physical and electronic personnel files.

• Ensure records are accurate, accessible, and secure.

• Update records regularly and comply with retention policies.

DATA RESEARCH AND REPORTING:

• Collect and analyze data for reports.

• Identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Prepare clear and accurate written reports.

SPECIAL PROJECTS:

• Participate in special projects as assigned.

• Adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively.

FINAL REVIEW AUDITS, PAR PROCESSING, AND LIVESCAN PROCESSING:

• Conduct final reviews and audits of personnel actions.

• Process Personnel Action Requests (PARs) accurately.

• Perform LiveScan fingerprinting and address any issues.

BENEFITS:

OPS employees who work an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in state group insurance plans. Standard PPO/HMO Options include:

• • Employee Only: $25 biweekly

• Spouse Program: $15 biweekly

• Employee & Family: $90 biweekly.

• Dental - FDC offers five separate dental plans with multiple options and rates for each plan type with monthly premiums as low as $12.64.

• Vision - FDC offers one single vision plan through Humana with monthly premiums as low as $5.92.

• Life - FDC offers a $25,000 group term life insurance plan to eligible OPS staff through Securian at the low monthly premium of $3.78. When enrolled in basic life, employees may also elect child life and spouse life insurance plans.

• Retirement - As an OPS employee, the Florida FICA Alternative Plan with Corebridge Financial affords you an excellent opportunity to help accumulate money for a secure retirement. You contribute 7.5% of your compensation to this tax deferred plan. All OPS employees are required to participate in this plan and are automatically enrolled.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess high school diploma or its equivalent.

• Musthave at least two years of experience in human resources, particularly in recruitment and selection; one of which must be from state government .

• Two years of experience with the People First System or similar HR management systems .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience running background systems.

• Familiarity with federal and state hiring guidelines, including Veterans’ Preference.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee