Salary : $80,100.80 - $133,660.80 Annually
Location : Miami Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02551
Department: HR Labor Relations
Opening Date: 09/30/2025
Closing Date: 10/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work
The Senior Human Resources Specialist performs duties at the professional level and may carry out responsibilities in some or all of the functional areas of the department: employee relations, training, labor relations, compensation, benefits, recruitment, testing and job audits and position classification. Incumbents are expected to function at the role model/coach practitioner level, which means that they are required to possess an advanced understanding of the functional subject area; perform standard duties with no supervision and complex duties with limited supervision; consult with others as subject matter experts and may be asked to train others on how to complete their standard duties. Duties require the exercise of considerable initiative and independent judgment in implementing, interpreting, and applying civil services rules, regulations, policies, procedures and labor contracts, and in the application of human resource theories, principles and methods. Direction is received from an administrative superior who reviews recommendations and reports while in process, and evaluates completed work for quality of results in the application of human resource theories and principles, civil service rules, labor contracts and standard operating regulations and procedures.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

Advises managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective bargaining agreements, benefits and compensation plans and policies, human resources procedures and classification programs.
Investigates and responds to all EEOC complaints; investigates internal, informal complaints of discrimination.
Under general supervision organizes, develops and applies comprehensive recruitment programs. Analyzes effectiveness of program upon completion; recommends changes as appropriate.
Reviews performance evaluations for compliance with City standards; takes action as appropriate.
Prepares responses to claims for unemployment compensation and represents the City at appeal hearings.
Participates in research, analysis, preparation and presentation of reports and supplemental documents related to labor activities for use in collective bargaining proceedings; may act as a member of the City's collective bargaining team.
Assists in the resolution of labor matters and conflict resolution through labor/management meetings, discussion, and grievance hearings.
Assists with overseeing the Citywide grievance and appeals functions on all matters, including wages, hours and working conditions, which may include performance evaluation appeals, attendance, disciplinary action, compensation, discrimination formal and informal complaints, management rights issues, scheduling overtime issues, etc.
Drafts contract language to communicate intent of City's contractual proposals, costs out City and union contract proposals.
Researches and analyzes compensation trends and practices in the public and private labor market.
Researches job and workers' requirements, structural and functional relationship among jobs and occupations and occupational trends.
Receives a variety of classification requests; discusses duties and responsibilities of positions under review through field audit; advises Human Resources Director of alignment effects of given classification requests on other positions, overlapping functions or organizational development problems; prepares audit reports with recommendations for appropriate action.
Acts upon requests for establishment of new classification titles or for study of existing series of classifications to determine if current occupational title and pay ranges are appropriate; plans and conducts occupational studies of such classes by review of previous allocations and relevant classification specifications, conducts field audits and discussions with supervisors and incumbents concerned, prepares comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations for titles and pay.
Drafts detailed narrative classification specifications for a variety of positions including specifications for new classifications; keeps abreast of need for changes as occupational changes occur.
Audits non-routine personnel actions for appropriate pay determination, accuracy of status and anniversary dates and related information; informs the Human Resources Director when corrections are needed and takes action as directed.
Analyzes classification and compensation structure within the City to ensure internal equity; evaluates the full range of complex management, administrative, professional and rank and file positions for proper classification in terms of series, title and grade, makes recommendations as appropriate.
Conducts ad-hoc wage and hour audits in accordance with federal guidelines and implements and monitors wage and hour compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. Drafts standard compliance operating procedures accordingly.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, human resources management or in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Three years of experience relevant to the major duties/essential functions of the position, preferably in the public sector. Part-time experience will be prorated.

Preferred:

Two (2) years of supervisory experience

Physical Requirements:

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.
The work is typically performed in an office.

For all positions:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Performs related work as required
Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach

For all technical,professional, supervisory and managerial positions:

Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.
Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting."

Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).

For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, human resources management or in a course of study related to the occupational field?

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List your degree of study
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Do you have two (2) years of experience relevant to the major duties/essential functions of the position, preferably in the public sector. Part-time experience will be prorated.

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How many years of public sector experience relevant to the major duties/essential functions of these positions do youhave?
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Do you have at least 2 years of supervisory experience?

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Do you have any public sector experience responding to charges filed with the EEOC?

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Please describe your experience in responding to EEOC or discrimination complaints.
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Do you have any experience in workplace investigations?

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Please describe your experience conducting workplace investigations.
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Do you have any public sector experience in collective bargaining or contract administration ?

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Please describe your experience in collective bargaining or contract administration.
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Do you have experience in contract costing?

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Describe your experience with Union contracts negotiations include number of years, and union organizations.
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Do you have any Human Resource related certifications (SHRM, IPMA, FEPERLA Certification, etc.)

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List any Human Resources related certification.
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Describe your experience with grievance processing including arbitration hearings.
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Do you have any public sector experience writing policies and procedures?

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Where did you acquire your public sector experience writing policies and procedures and in what capacity? (Please list all applicable organizations.)
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Do you have any experience with ADA workplace accommodations?

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Where did you acquire your experience with ADA workplace accommodations and in which capacity.
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I acknowledge that in order to claim Veterans Preference, I must indicate it on the application form and attach proper documentation. If you are not claiming Veterans Preference, please check box indicating N/A.

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