About this role
Requisition No: 886423
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIALIST
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 70900471
Salary: $19.35 Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 11/03/2026
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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ADVERTISING TITLE: PERSONNEL SERVICES SPECIALIST
This Open Competitive advertisement is for an OPS position located at Central Office in the Office of Human Resources.
The purpose of this position is to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll, conduct audits and resolve discrepancies, collaborate with staff and HR, manage special projects and reports, and support compliance with departmental and state regulations.
This position is not a teleworking position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.
JOB DUTIES:
- Oversee the accurate and timely processing of biweekly and supplemental payroll in accordance with established Departmental procedures and state personnel regulations.
- Perform high-level research, analysis, and compilation of special projects and reports as assigned by the Office of Human Resources.
- Review payroll reports to ensure accuracy and quality of processed payroll transactions.
- Audit payroll discrepancies, manage overpayment processing, cancel payroll warrants, and completed on-demand payments.
- Collaborate effectively with the Institutional and Field staff to ensure the accuracy of payroll processing.
- Process suspension and leave adjustments.
- Assisting with the coordination of the Department’s response to both internal and external audits related to the Office of Human Resources when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ensures that all leave without pay timesheets are reviewed before the end of the payroll period.
- Work in coordination with the Human Resource Manager I on special payroll projects.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’s):
- Knowledge of computer software including applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.).
- Knowledge of the Agencies and Department of Management Services Personnel rules, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of the Bureau of State Payroll (BOSP) rules, policies, and procedures.
- Skills in time management.
- Skills in providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.
- Skills in business professional written and verbal communication.
- Skills in research techniques, analysis, and operating personal computers.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques and make independent decisions.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to compose professional correspondence.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
BENEFITS:
OPS employees who work an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in state group insurance plans. Standard PPO/HMO Options include:
- Employee Only: $25 biweekly
- Spouse Program: $15 biweekly
- Employee & Family: $90 biweekly.
- Dental - FDC offers five separate dental plans with multiple options and rates for each plan type with monthly premiums as low as $12.64.
- Vision - FDC offers one single vision plan through Humana with monthly premiums as low as $5.92.
- Life - FDC offers a $25,000 group term life insurance plan to eligible OPS staff through Securian at the low monthly premium of $3.78. When enrolled in basic life, employees may also elect child life and spouse life insurance plans.
- Retirement - As an OPS employee, the Florida FICA Alternative Plan with Corebridge Financial affords you an excellent opportunity to help accumulate money for a secure retirement. You contribute 7.5% of your compensation to this tax deferred plan. All OPS employees are required to participate in this plan and are automatically enrolled.
REQUIREMENTS:
Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.
- Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Must possess at least six months of State Payroll experience.
- Must possess experience verifying payroll in FLAIR.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Payroll/ Accounting experience.
- Experience working in the State of Florida's People First System.
- Must possess customer service experience.
- Must possess experience working in a professional office setting.
Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT
The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.
The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.
For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
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.