Human Resources Manager

Manages the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department, supervises assigned staff, and ensures the accurate, timely, and effective administration of HR programs and services. Ensure compliance with applicable federal and Florida laws, regulations, Authority policies, procedures, and public records requirements.

The position oversees recruitment and selection, employee benefits, retirement and leave administration, HRIS and personnel records, payroll coordination, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, employee relations, workplace investigations, and HR reporting. The position also supports policy development, risk management, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage daily HR operations, supervise assigned staff, establish priorities, and ensure effective service delivery.

• Oversee recruitment, selection, background screening, onboarding, employee benefits, retirement programs, and leave administration.

• Ensure the accuracy, security, and integrity of HRIS data, personnel records, and employment documentation.

• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration between HR and Finance to ensure accurate processing of payroll, benefits, retirement contributions, and integrated reporting.

• Oversee workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, employment verifications, and return-to-work coordination.

• Advise employees and management on employee relations, performance management, workplace policies, and applicable employment requirements.

• Conduct or oversee workplace investigations and coordinate with legal counsel when appropriate.

• Coordinate HR records requests, audits, and document retention in accordance with applicable public records laws and Authority procedures.

• Monitor compliance requirements, employment law developments, HR metrics, and operational risks; recommend improvements as needed.

• Assist with maintaining HR policies, procedures, the Employee Handbook, departmental budgets, internal controls, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.