STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 11TH CIRCUIT- HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST I - 21006322
State of Florida
MIAMI, FL · Posted October 14, 2026
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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.