Human Resources Specialist

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Job Description:

The Human Resources Specialist is a full-time career service position that performs daily functions for personnel actions affecting payroll on new hires, existing employees, and separations.  In addition, duties will include, but are not limited to the following, processing newly hired or rehired employees, including orientation and system inputs, obtaining required certifications and transcripts, working with leave dates and balances due to adjusted hire dates or transfers in of leave;  assists with tracking evaluation system and professional development plans; processes payroll exit actions; processes workers compensation for injured employees; assists with background check and drug screening processes; completes verifications of employment; assists with other departmental functions such as document scanning for file maintenance, preparing materials due to records’ requests, and making presentations on human resources issues. The successful candidate will perform detail-oriented and routine office tasks while demonstrating excellent customer service skills.  The tasks to be performed require one to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time.  May be required to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends for special events.  This position reports to the Director, Human Resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College Graduation with an associate’s degree or appropriate work experience on a year to year basis may be substituted for the college degree requirement and two years’ full-time experience in human resources; OR graduation from high school or GED equivalency and four years’ full-time experience in any aspect of human resources. College coursework may be substituted for experience.  Successful results of a criminal background check are required.

*Per F.S. 295.065 – Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations.  Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position.  A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

Annual Salary:  $35,400.00 ($18.16/hour)

Supplemental Materials:  Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, résumé, and unofficial transcripts to supplement the online application.  If veteran’s preference is claimed, a copy of the DD-214 must be submitted.  Supplemental materials must be uploaded and assigned to the online application.  For assistance, contact the recruiting department at HRrecruiting@pensacolastate.edu.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin April 30, 2026. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received no later than April 29, 2026.

Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.