People Operations Specialist Jobs in Florida
People Operations Specialist jobs in Florida are open across Miami, Gainesville, and Orlando and other Florida metros, with employers like Florida State University, University of Florida, and University of Miami hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field and two years of progressively responsible professional human resource experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience in Human Resources. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
Bachelor degree + 2 years of professional HR experience or
Associate degree + 4 years of professional HR experience or
High School degree or equivalent + 8 years of professional HR experience
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Position Summary
This is highly responsible professional human resources work within the Fire Rescue department to provide support in reaching the department's goals.
An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for providing departmental analysis of current hiring strategies, recommending modifications as necessary throughout all Human Resources disciplines. The HR Specialist position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in the designated department. The position serves as a consultant to management on strategic human resource-related issues.
Work requires a thorough understanding and application of human resources management theories, principles, methods, and practices.
Work is performed under the limited supervision of a higher-level supervisor, where work assignments are subject to established procedures, practices, precedents, or well-defined policies; work is generally reviewed upon completion for accuracy, acceptability of results, quality, and timeliness.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.
Understands the business plan of the department; creates a productive partnership with Fire Rescue to offer HR solutions to effectively achieve the strategic goals and objectives in the hiring process, retention of employees, and in general HR consultations.
Assists the department in achieving their goals and objectives by ensuring top talent is recruited, hired, retained, and developed.
Participates in a variety of special projects in diverse disciplines of human resources.
Coaches managers/supervisors on individual and team issues.
Reviews, researches, and provides consultation for a variety of human resources actions; advises departments of recommended disposition and/or necessary action.
Maintains effective working relationships with managers to ensure internal equity and market-appropriate decisions are made in the promotion and salary processes.
May assist with developing and revising job specifications as required.
May conduct and respond to salary surveys and analyze data obtained as required.
Conducts and reviews compensation-related issues as required.
May recommend revisions to human resources programs, systems, policies, guidelines, rules, regulations, methods, techniques, and procedures.
Prepares correspondence, detailed analysis reports, policies and procedures, spreadsheets, graphs, and statistical analysis.
Analyzes trends and metrics that can improve the job functions of the organization's departments.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of human resources management theories, principles, methods, and practices.
Knowledge of human resources policies, procedures, systems, processes, and laws and regulations.
Knowledge of principles of government organization and administration.
Knowledge of principles of customer service.
Skill in the application of auditing, research, and statistical techniques to human resources functions.
Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Ability to develop, recommend, and administer human resources programs and systems.
Ability to compile and analyze data using quantitative and statistical analysis techniques.
Ability to read, understand, interpret, analyze, apply, and administer provisions of collective bargaining agreements, Personnel Rules and Regulations, and employment laws and regulations.
Ability to operate a computer using word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and related software applications.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to communicate effectively, with all levels of the organization.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to perform independently a wide variety of assigned tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Supplemental Information
Confidential Position: Certain personal information for employees (and specific family members) in this job position is exempt from public records pursuant to Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.
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Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.
People Operations Specialist Job Market in Florida
A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Florida State University5

- University of Florida4

- University of Miami4

- Florida Gulf Coast University3

- Alachua County Board of County Commissioners2

Top Industries Hiring
- Education25
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Manufacturing3
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in people operations specialist jobs across Florida.
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, BambooHR, or ADP
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Knowledge of HR compliance, employment law, and workplace policy
- Proficiency in managing benefits administration and open enrollment cycles
- Strong written communication skills for policy documentation and employee communications
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred for mid-level and senior positions
People Operations Specialist Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How many people operations specialist jobs are there in Florida?
There are 73+ people operations specialist openings in Florida on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Miami, Gainesville, and Orlando. New positions post regularly as employers across Florida hire.
How much do people operations specialists make in Florida?
People operations specialists in Florida earn a median of about $66,410 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $44,920 for the lowest 10% to over $115,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Florida cities have the most people operations specialist jobs?
Miami, Gainesville, and Orlando have the most people operations specialist openings in Florida right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire people operations specialists in Florida?
Employers hiring people operations specialists in Florida include Florida State University, University of Florida, and University of Miami, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote people operations specialist jobs in Florida?
Yes. About 16% of people operations specialist openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Florida metros.
How do I apply for people operations specialist jobs in Florida?
You can apply to people operations specialist jobs in Florida directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Florida location, then apply to each one that fits.
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