Cindy Marsh

Cindy Marsh serves as the Human Resource Manager for Pinellas County’s Human Resources Department, where she leads the strategic procurement of workforce management and employee benefits services. In this primary role, she oversees the acquisition of third-party solutions that enhance workforce efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the administration of self-funded health plans and benefits systems. Her procurement portfolio centers on human capital services designed to optimize county operations while maintaining cost-effectiveness and employee well-being. She routinely manages solicitations for consulting and temporary staffing services, aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to deliver scalable, compliant, and innovative HR solutions. Marsh cultivates partnerships with specialized human resources consulting firms and temporary help agencies that provide expert support in benefits administration, payroll integration, compliance auditing, and workforce scaling. Her working relationships are characterized by long-term vendor engagement, performance-based contract management, and a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in public sector HR systems. She prioritizes vendors capable of delivering integrated, technology-enabled HR platforms and on-demand labor solutions that adapt to fluctuating county staffing needs. Marsh’s procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under no set-aside preferences. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach ensures broad market access and competitive bidding, fostering transparency and value-driven outcomes. Her contracting patterns prioritize capability and compliance over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the agency’s focus on operational effectiveness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541612 (Human Resources Consulting Services) and 561320 (Temporary Help Services), reflecting deep expertise in designing and managing outsourced HR functions. She procures services including benefits plan administration, employee assistance programs, recruitment process outsourcing, and workforce flexibility solutions, ensuring the county maintains a responsive, compliant, and resilient public workforce.