Human Resources
Make A Lasting Impact
Florida Polytechnic University is powered by people who are passionate about innovation, discovery, and student success. Our faculty and staff bring creativity, expertise, and dedication to a campus that is shaping the future of STEM in Florida and beyond.
Here, you’ll find a vibrant community where collaboration sparks new ideas, professional growth is encouraged, and every employee plays a vital role in preparing the next generation of leaders.
Florida Poly is a place where your contributions make an immediate and lasting impact.
Main Campus:
IST Building, 2nd Floor
4700 Research Way
Lakeland, FL 33805
South Office:
Polk State Lakeland Technology Building, Room 1139
3425 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
Benefits & Wellness
Florida Poly offers more than a job—we provide benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.
From comprehensive insurance and retirement plans to generous leave, tuition waivers, and wellness resources, our employees enjoy the support they need to thrive at work and beyond.
State Insurance Benefits Plans
Florida Poly employees have access to a wide range of health and insurance benefits through the State of Florida to support their individual and family needs. Coverage options include medical, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts—all offered as pre-tax plans to maximize savings.
Benefits are administered through People First, which manages new hire enrollment, coverage changes, premium payments, and dependent eligibility. For assistance, the People First Service Center is available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST at 866-663-4735.
Health Plans
Health & Prescription Drug Plan
Each health option covers most of the same types of services, but provides those services and shares costs with you in a different way.
- Standard PPO
- Standard HMO
- High Deductible PPO
- High Deductible HMO
Prescription drug costs differ depending on what health plan you decide to enroll in and whether the prescription drug is a generic, a preferred brand-name or a non-preferred brand-name.
Dental
The State of Florida offers you comprehensive dental coverage through an array of dental plans:
- Prepaid
- Dental PPO
- Indemnity w/ PPO
- Indemnity
Vision
Caring for your eyes is a very important part of your overall health and wellness. That’s why the State offers you competitive vision coverage at affordable rates.
- Exam Plus
Life, Disability, & Supplemental Plans
Life Insurance
The State of Florida offers group term life insurance to eligible employees and their dependents.
- Basic
- Optional
- Dependent Spouse
- Dependent Child
Other Supplemental Plans
The state offers active employees the opportunity to participate in optional, employee-pay-all, supplemental insurance plans.
- Accident
- Cancer
- Disability
- Hospital Intensive Care
- Hospitalization
Tax-Favored Accounts
Savings & Spending Accounts
The state offers eligible employees three reimbursement accounts that can provide you with a tax break on your predictable out-of-pocket costs.
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Care FSA
- Limited Purpose FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
Health Savings Accounts
Retirement
State of Florida Retirement Options
It’s never too early or too late to invest in your future. The state’s retirement plans provide ample opportunities for employees to save for the future.
Florida Retirement System Pension Plan
The Florida Retirement System Pension Plan is a defined benefit plan that pays a guaranteed lifetime monthly benefit using a formula based on service and salary while working for an FRS-covered employer. Pension Plan participants who reach their normal retirement date may take advantage of the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) program.
Florida Retirement System Investment Plan
The Florida Retirement System Investment Plan is a defined contribution plan where the benefit depends on the amount of money contributed to the employee’s account and its growth over time. Participants decide how to allocate the money in their account among the available investment funds.
State University System Optional Retirement Program (SUSORP)
The State University System Optional Retirement Program (SUSORP) is a defined contribution plan where the benefit depends on the amount of money contributed to an employee’s account and its growth over time. Participants decide how to allocate the money in their account among the available investment funds. Available to faculty and A&P employees only.
Voluntary Retirement Plan
Retiree Privileges & Benefits
Florida Poly values the contributions of our retirees and is proud to offer continued privileges and benefits as a thank you for your service to the University.
Privileges
- Email Address – Retirees may keep their Florida Poly email (“@floridapoly.edu”) and set it to forward to another account if desired. For assistance, call 863-874-8888.
- Florida Poly ID Card – Retirees are eligible for a university ID card, which provides access to Library Services and the Fitness Center.
Benefits
- Tax Sheltering – Eligible retirees may shelter leave payouts (annual, compensatory, and in some cases sick leave) to reduce taxable income. Academic year faculty receiving lump sum payments may also qualify.
- Health Benefits – Options are available for both Medicare-eligible and non-Medicare-eligible retirees, with resources on coverage and costs.
- Health Insurance Credit – Retirees with at least 15 years of service credit may qualify for a monthly, tax-free credit to help offset health insurance premiums. The credit is $4 per month for every year of service (e.g., $80 per month with 20 years of service).
