State Attorney's Office, 11th Circuit- Human Resource Specialist I - 21006322

Requisition No: 876407 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 11TH CIRCUIT- HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST I - 21006322

 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21006322 

Salary:  $40,714.92 

Posting Closing Date: 11/21/2026 

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OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 

KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE

STATE ATTORNEY

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

TO:       EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

FROM: PRIMROSE LAURIENT,

Senior Human Resource Administrator

DATE:              April 30, 2026

RE:                 POSITION AVAILABLE

Human Resource Specialist I – Human Resources

Location: E.R. Graham Building
                 1350 Northwest 12 Avenue

Position Overview

The Human Resource Specialist I is committed to providing excellent service to all SAO employees and members of the public.  This position supports a wide range of HR functions, including timekeeping and leave management, and employee records management.  The ideal candidate demonstrates strong customer service skills, excellent attention to detail, and a dedicated commitment to clear, effective communication at all levels of the organization. The position is full-time, with a work schedule between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The Job Responsibilities are:

• Reviewing and processing weekly leave requests and monthly timesheet submissions
• Processing all assigned payroll transactions
• Managing and processing leaves of absence
• Conducting payroll and benefits orientation for new hires
• Assisting staff through the process as they prepare to exit their employment
• Assisting staff with the retirement process
• Assisting with Workers’ Compensation claims
• Conducting extensive phone and email contact with staff and the public
• Assisting staff with questions and concerns by gathering relevant information, evaluating solutions, and ensuring timely resolution
• Drafting and preparing correspondence
• Providing excellent customer service to employees and external partners
• Maintaining and updating necessary databases and records
• Performing other related duties as assigned

The Minimum Requirements are:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible clerical experience
• Successful completion of a Skills Test

The Preferred Qualifications and Skills are:

• Working knowledge of personnel processes
• Having worked in a Human Resource Department

Specific Skills and Characteristics

The Successful Candidate must be able to:

• Handle confidential information with the highest degree of professional responsibility
• Perform a large volume of high priority tasks simultaneously
• Possess and demonstrate knowledge of SAO Office Policies and Procedures
• Recognize and establish work priorities and meet non-negotiable stringent deadlines
• Be detail-oriented
• Be proficient in basic arithmetic, solving mathematical scenarios
• Work independently and be supportive in a team environment
• Effectively handle stressful situations on a daily basis
• Possess and demonstrate great analytical skills
• Possess and demonstrate significant knowledge of computer programs
• Possess and demonstrate very good verbal and written communication skills
• Possess and demonstrate excellent organizational skills
• Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff and outside agencies

Starting Annual Salary:  $40,714.92

To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application, and updated resume to: SAOJobs@MiamiSAO.com., with the Subject: Human Resource Specialist I. Applications can be downloaded from our website at:  www.miamisao.com.

The State Attorney’s Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement without prior written or other notice.  All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background

Insurance benefits, vacation package and Florida Retirement System Pension benefits are offered with this position

Only External Candidates will be considered
        Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may 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.

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.