STATE WORKFORCE POLICY CONSULTANT - 72002638

The State of Florida Department of Management Services is seeking a State Workforce Policy Consultant to develop and execute large initiatives related to labor and employee relations. The position will support labor relations activities, employee relations programs, and formulate labor negotiation strategy and HR policies impacting the entire State Personnel System workforce.

Requirements

• Conduct research and analysis on HR issues, emerging best practices, and other employer trends and strategies
• Provide consultative and technical assistance to management, agencies, and the public through interpretation of state and federal HR related laws and application of HR best practices
• Coordinate bargaining sessions, monitor negotiation activities, and memorialize positions taken by each party
• Prepare documents to present findings and recommendations to management related to negotiation strategy, policy development, and process improvements
• Provide consultative services to agencies related to the execution of various employee relations programs
• Assist with drafting of new or revised rules, statutory language, and guideline documents
• Monitor and analyze federal and state proposed legislation and identify the impact to the State Personnel System and propose updates to related policies and procedures

Benefits

• Comprehensive single or family health coverage with low monthly out-of-pocket contributions, copayments, and deductibles
• Selection between the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement benefits
• Tuition waiver program at institutions within the state’s public university and college systems