SENIOR PERSONNEL MANAGER - SES (Office of Employee Relations & Attendance and Leave) - 76004458

Requisition No: 866289 

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: SENIOR PERSONNEL MANAGER - SES (Office of Employee Relations & Attendance and Leave) - 76004458

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 76004458 

Salary:  $75,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/20/2025 

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OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CHIEF OF STAFF'S OFFICE

BUREAU OF PERSONNEL SERVICES

OFFICE OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

 

Selected Exempt Service (SES) Opportunity

 

*Open Competitive Advertisement*

 

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history.  Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position. 

 

Contact Person: Jamie Wilson, jamiewilson@flhsmv.gov

 

The Organization

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

 

Our Benefits Include

• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

 

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

As the manager of the Office of Employee Relations (OER) and Attendance and Leave (A&L), you will be responsible for providing strong partnerships on disciplinary processes, legal issues, investigations, conflict management, member guidance on A&L, Workers’ Compensation, and leave benefits. 

 

In this role, you will lead a team that partners with leadership, managers, and employees in working through employee issues and concerns.  You will be responsible for providing policy interpretations, advising on misconduct, performance issues and investigations.  You will demonstrate an understanding of Federal and State employment law and Department policy through coaching, presentations, and training.

 

This position will also be responsible for developing well-written documents related to investigations and disciplinary matters.  The incumbent will analyze key HR data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities requiring attention and remediation.  Partner with Learning and Development to enhance training for employees, supervisors, and managers.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and the ability to apply Personnel Rules and Statutes.
• Knowledge of employment practices, labor relations and collective bargaining contracts as they relate to Human Resource Management.
• Knowledge of Federal Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Workers’ Compensation rules, laws and policies, guidelines as they relate to Human Resource Management.
• Great active listener and advisor, exercising appropriate discretion when handling critical and confidential situations.
• Superior oral and written communication skills to include the ability to speak or present effectively in front of large or small groups.
• Effective interpersonal and consultative skills, including the ability to collaborate and coach others.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking and judgement to analyze complex situations and develop appropriate unbiased recommendations for solutions.
• Ability to effectively handle very difficult or volatile situations.
• Ability to effectively manage workload and work independently and in a team environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supervising/managing subordinates.
• Labor Relations and/or Employee Relations experience.
• Experience in conducting negotiations, mediating and/or leading meetings.

 

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