Human Resources Manager

Salary : $80,620.80 Annually
Location : 12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY26-16964
Department: Human Resources
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 05/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, human resources administration or related field and three years of professional human resources experience of which two years must be supervisory experience; or five years of professional responsible human resources experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Bachelor degree (4) + 3 years professional HR experience (2 yrs of the 3 years supervisory experience) 7 years total or

Bachelor degree (4) + 5 years professional responsible HR experience 9 years total (without supervisory experience) or

Associate degree (2) + 5 years professional HR experience (2 of the 5 supervisory) 7 years total or

Associate degree (2) + (7) years of professional responsible HR experience 9 years total (without supervisory experience) or

HS Diploma/equivalent + 7 years of professional HR experience (2 of 7 supervisory) 7 years total or

HS Diploma/equivalent + 9 years of professional responsible HR experience 9 years total (without supervisory experience).
Position Summary
This is highly responsible professional and supervisory work in the Alachua County Human Resources Department.

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for reviewing and improving existing Human Resources programs, developing new programs and systems, completing special projects, and supervising the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources Department.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.


Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.

Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.

Develops and implements comprehensive recruitment and workforce planning strategies to attract and retain qualified candidates.

Directs recruitment operations, including job postings, pre-employment and hiring processes, applicant screening, assessments, and selection procedures.

Ensures compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Veterans' Preference, FLSA, and other applicable employment laws.

Advises hiring managers on recruitment strategies, workforce planning, and labor market trends.

Supervises the development, implementation, and maintenance of the classification and compensation plan.

Oversees job analysis, job description development, position audits, and classification and reclassification reviews to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.

Administers the County's performance evaluation process to ensure consistency, transparency, accountability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Builds partnerships with educational institutions, professional organizations, and community groups, and promotes the County as an employer of choice through participation in career fairs and recruitment events.

Supports the other HR managers in coordinating training and addressing employee relations matters.

Manages the County's internship partnerships with colleges and universities, ensuring effective program development, coordination, and evaluation.

Oversees the County's volunteer program, including program administration, policy compliance, reporting, and management of the volunteer tracking and management software system.

Consults with Department Directors and Constitutional Officers to assess Human Resources program needs, operational requirements, and strategic objectives.

Provides guidance and consultation to Department Directors and supervisors regarding the interpretation, application, and consistent implementation of policies and procedures.

Evaluates existing Human Resources programs, procedures, and systems, and analyzes alternative approaches to enhance service delivery, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Conducts research and benchmarking with public- and private-sector agencies and professional organizations to identify and implement innovative Human Resources strategies, practices, and methodologies.

Leads and/or participates in special projects and drives continuous improvement of Human Resources processes and systems.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

Regular attendance is a requirement for success in this position.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of standard practices, principles, and techniques of Human Resources Management.

Considerable knowledge of management information systems design.


Knowledge of organizational development and behavior.

Skill in managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees.

Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate projects and programs.

Ability to collect data and analyze facts and statistical information as it relates to Human Resources Administration.

Ability to interpret policies and procedures.

Ability to work independently to solve problems and make sound decisions based on available information.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgement when handling sensitive personnel information, and make sound decisions based on information at hand.

Ability to prepare memoranda, detailed analyses, statisticalreports and audio/visual presentations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County departments, outside agencies and the general public as well as supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly sits, communicates verbally or audibly, and uses hands and fingers to handle or operate office equipment. The employee occasionally stands, walks, or moves about as required.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled office environment.


The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Supplemental Information


Confidential Position: Certain personal information for employees (and specific family members) in this job position is exempt from public records pursuant to Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.
An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance
• Employee Life Insurance
• Florida Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits


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• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:

1. New Years Day
2. Martin Luther King Day
3. Memorial Day
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day
6. Labor Day
7. Veterans' Day
8. Thanksgiving Day
9. Friday following Thanksgiving
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)
11. Christmas Day
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)
13. 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF - International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave - Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to .

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
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I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I will NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply.

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If an applicant meets all minimum qualifications as posted he/she is referred to the appropriate hiring manager. The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for the ones with the specific experience he/she is seeking.Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

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How many years of direct supervisory experience do you have overseeing one or more full-time equivalency employee, including hiring, assigning daily work, conducting performance evaluations, including making termination decisions.
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