Requisition No: 824852 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT/HR-SES - 41500514

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 41500514 

Salary: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/13/2024 

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FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

Human Resource Consultant/HR-SES

Position Number: 41500514

$55,000.00 - $60,000.00, commensurate with experience

*Previous applicants are still being considered and need not reapply.*

** State Personnel System Employees Only **

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (“FGCC”) is a five-member commission appointed by the Governor. The FGCC is charged with investigating and enforcing Florida pari-mutuel and gaming statutes and rules.

The FGCC’s Bureau of Human Resource Management is searching for a dynamic Human Resource Consultant with experience in recruitment and selection and policy development and management. This individual should also have a passion for employee outreach and development.

This is a highly responsible professional position necessitating the ability to perform the major portion of duties assigned with minimum supervision, work well with all levels of management and staff both inside and outside the Commission, and exercise excellent customer service. The incumbent must also use discretion and independent judgement in the completion of job duties which include, but are not limited to, complying with all guidelines for handling confidential information, being productive under stringent time frames, and balancing multiple priorities.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

The Human Resource Consultant, working under the direction of the Chief of Human Resources, provides support to the FGCC through the administration of the following duties and responsibilities:

• Processes all requests to advertise/post vacant positions;
• Provides guidance to managers regarding the recruitment and selection process for vacant positions;
• Reviews and analyzes documents submitted with recruitment packages to ensure that proper procedures are followed, and necessary documentation is received to comply with federal and state hiring guidelines;
• Verifies designated applications to determine eligibility by reviewing knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications of candidates;
• Ensures that procedures are followed for Veterans’ Preference and that all candidates are given appropriate consideration. Communicates with hiring manager to resolve issues of concern;
• Manages the E-PAR process; auditing and reviewing personnel actions for accuracy and completeness and monitoring the E-PAR throughout the approval process;
• Maintains recruitment packages in proper order for easy retention and recovery;
• Researches, compiles, and analyzes information to formulate personnel policies and procedures, and makes recommendations for improvement to the Chief of Human Resources;
• Assists with the creation, management, and update of human resource policies, to include the coordination of biennial policy review;
• Develops and conducts surveys to identify gaps in employee engagement and employee satisfaction;
• Researches, brainstorms, and recommends innovative approaches to increase employee engagement and enhance the quality of the FGCC team;
• Collaborates with the Chief of Human Resources, senior leadership, and the Commission’s Staff Development Administrator to create training in the People First Learning Management System (LMS) when appropriate;
• Prepares various written materials for consumption for all levels of staff on matters involving human resources;
• Trains employees and supervisors on new human resources policies, processes, and/or forms when necessary;
• Plans, coordinates, and/or presents meetings and workshops to enhance employees’ personal and professional development;
• Reconciles CJIS certifications for all employees biannually;
• Performs exit interviews;
• Serves as a backup in the absence of other team members; assisting with payroll and benefits, attendance and leave, retirement, performance management, classification actions, and reporting; and
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication;
• Skilled in operating personal computers;
• Skills in research techniques;
• Skills in time management and organization;
• Skills in communicating and collaborating effectively with various stakeholders;
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook;
• Ability to present innovative ideas for problem solving;
• Ability to collect and analyze data pertaining to human resources management and prepare reports;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to compile data from various sources and organize data into a logical format;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to personnel program functions;
• Ability to utilize critical thinking to analyze situations and develop appropriate recommendations for solutions;
• Ability to recognize and satisfy customer needs;
• Ability to maintain highly sensitive and confidential information;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and
• Ability to make presentations as a subject matter expert.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of professional human resources experience;
• Experience performing recruitment activities such as preparing and posting job announcements, providing consultative assistance to hiring managers, reviewing applications, and hiring packages for eligibility and compliance, etc.;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating or assisting with the development or revision of human resources policies and procedures, manuals, processing guidelines, etc.
• Experience working with State of Florida Human Resources in multiple functional areas (i.e. Attendance & Leave; Payroll and Benefits; Recruitment & Selection; Performance Management; Employee and Labor Relations; etc.).

Where you will work:

This position is located at 4070 Esplanade Way, Suite 250, Tallahassee, FL, in the Southwood Office Complex.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers employees a comprehensive compensation package that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)!
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children!
• Flexible Spending Accounts!
• Tuition waivers that allow eligible employees to take up to six credit hours per semester, tuition free at any state university or state college!
• Paid Parental Leave!

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes

• This position requires successful completion of a Level 2 background screening and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification in order to conduct this background check.

Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

Special Reminders:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will 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.

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals withdisabilities and improving employment outcomes.

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.