Human Resources & Workforce Development Specialist I or II

The City of Tallahassee is seeking experienced Human Resources and Workforce Development (HRWD) Specialists to support the work of the HRWD Department. In this role, you'll manage the day-to-day operations within your assigned area and serve as a knowledgeable resource across the department. Assignments may cover areas such as background processing or classification and compensation. These positions can be filled at the Specialist I or II level depending on education and experience.

What You'll Do

• Manage the day-to-day operations of your assigned area, handling the work accurately and efficiently while keeping things moving and details in order.
• Serve as a go-to resource for your area, providing reliable guidance and answers to the other HRWD units who depend on your work.
• Review and analyze data, apply established policies and procedures, and work through questions to reach practical, well-reasoned solutions.
• Keep your area current by tracking changes that affect your work, passing along what others need to know, and helping put updates into practice.
• Develop clear communication materials and, when needed, prepare and deliver training on topics within your area of responsibility.
• Take on varied assignments independently, prioritizing your work with professionalism and sound judgment while needing minimal direction.

Minimum Training and Experience

HRWD Specialist I

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or public administration, marketing or a related field; and one (1) year of experience in human resources, marketing, personnel, program management, training and/or organizational development

OR

High School Diploma or GED; and five (5) years of experience in human resources, marketing, personnel, program management, training and/or organizational development

HRWD Specialist II

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or public administration, marketing or a related field; and three (3) years of experience in human resources, marketing, personnel, program management, training and/or organizational development

OR

High School Diploma or GED; and seven (7) years of experience in human resources, marketing, personnel, program management, training and/or organizational development

Salary Range

This position may be filled at the HRWD Specialist I or II level depending on the candidate's education and experience, with corresponding pay ranges of $20–25/hr and $25–30/hr.

Read the full job description at https://www.talgov.com/employment/hr-job-descriptions (search human resources specialist)

Apply on or before 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026

About the City of Tallahassee

City employees pride themselves on providing exceptional service and doing great things to cultivate a strong, vibrant community. Our mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service. Learn more about a career with us at Talgov.com/Jobs.

Our Values

- Honor public trust through ethical behavior

- Provide exceptional citizen service

- Lead with integrity at every level

- Collaborate to reach common goals

- Invest in employee excellence

- Promote equity and celebrate diversity

Examples of our excellent benefits include:

-Pension – Defined Benefit Plan (annual pension = average of last five years’ salary x 2.25% x number of years worked)

-401-K Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution and 50% Employer Match of Balance at Retirement

-Excellent Health Care Coverage

-11 Paid Holidays

-18 Days Personal Leave (increases with tenure to 27 days annually)

-6 Months Catastrophic Leave (after two years tenure)

Veteran's Preference

Certain service members, veterans and spouses of service members and veterans will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to http://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/ or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at (850) 891-8214. IMPORTANT: In order to claim Veterans' Preference, applicants MUST upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.