The Human Resources Specialist performs tasks and offers advice and guidance on a variety of human resources, organizational, and workforce needs. This role involves supporting various HR functions, from recruitment and staffing to employee relations and benefits administration.
Responsibilities
Provide full range of services in the federal hiring process, using agency automated systems (i.e., Monster Hiring Management and USAJOBS) for delegated examining, merit promotion and non-competitive actions and cases
Work with managers and HR specialists to develop and implement recruitment plans and programs
Support preparation and response to OPM and Departmental delegated examining audits and other HR reviews
Support on-boarding and processing of new hires
Process personnel actions in State’s automated system
Review, update and/or draft new policies, standard operating procedures and reports in support of recruitment and staffing processes and programs
Assist the Employee Relations Office and tend to labor and employee relations matters (e.g., preparing for cases, attending discussions with union leadership, implementing regulations)
Offer practical help and guidance related to Civil Service and Foreign Service performance management systems
Generate insights from performance data
Participate in and issue expert advice on human capital and workforce planning activities, including examining workforce data, estimating future workforce needs and organizational configurations, as well as drafting documents which satisfy OPM Human Capital Assessment and Accountability Framework standards
Create and deliver professional development curricula
Aid in the incorporation of new policies, procedures, and practices issued by OPM
Advance readiness for Department and OPM reviews, focusing on personnel actions and delegated examinations
Conduct thorough assessment of organizational structure and workforce characteristics
Issue informed, cogent, and strategic recommendations that dovetail with the agency’s mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives, including data collection (e.g., interviews, examining datasets), data analysis, outlining competency gaps, and recommending remedies
Summarize findings and recommendations in writing and presentation formats for a variety of stakeholders
Perform other organizational and workforce analysis duties as assigned
Offer expert guidance on position classification, position management, and compensation
Prepare position classifications and evaluation statements for a range of roles within the General Schedule, Wage Grade Schedule, and senior management tiers
Remain knowledgeable about the requirements of different personnel systems
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Assist with requests for position management studies and organizational analyses
Provide information on and respond to inquiries regarding retirement and benefits programs such as the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), CSRS Offset, Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS), Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Federal Employees’ Health Benefits Program (FEHB), and the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance and Long-Term Care (FEGLI) policy
Generate retirement estimates under CSRS, CSRS Offset, and FERS plans
Analyze retirement and benefit data and prepare it for management consideration
Facilitate work/life programming
Assist with awards
Participate in new employee orientation
Provide full range of advice, guidance and support to managers on conduct and performance issues, and on compliance with negotiated bargaining agreements
Prepare letters, memos, case documents and files for specific actions
Serve as technical advisor in all matters related to employee relations
Assist with a range of HR functions, such as creating vacancy announcements, performing qualification analysis, setting salaries for competitive and non-competitive hires, completing personnel actions, and providing counsel on life/health/retirement benefits
Assist with Bureau awards ceremonies (e.g., audio/visual tasks, presentation content/logistics)
Be actively involved in government awards communications (e.g., calls, meetings)
Use in-house systems to order/prepare plaques and certificates
Provide general support for a variety of personnel matters (e.g., hiring, compensation, leave policies, performance evaluation, grievance, separation)
Assist with position classification/position management activities, as well as evaluation of same
Participate in organizational, workforce, performance, and other analyses (e.g., reviewing Domestic Staffing Model, performance data, competency gaps); offer findings that inform the Bureau’s strategic direction
Serve on committees
Advise on retirement and benefits matters; develop and administer work/life programs
Prepare for and respond to delegated examining audits and reviews
Correspond with Central HR and collaborate with the Diversity Program Manager
Advise on HR-related information systems
Manage reports and studies
Organize and host training sessions and other kinds of events
Contribute to Bureau and Department communications
Perform other duties as needed
Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Communication - written and verbal
Conflict resolution
Data collection and analysis
Interpersonal skills
Management/supervision - leadership of project team
Organization and attention to detail
Problem-solving
Task prioritization
Team leadership
Technical proficiency (e.g., presentation delivery, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams)
Time management and ability to meet deadlines
Training preparation and administration
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or an Associate's degree plus 2 additional years of experience; or no degree with an additional 4 years of experience
Secret clearance
Nice to have:
Master’s Degree
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company matching
Tax-deferred savings options
Supplementary benefits
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Important Details
Work site: Washington, DC or Remote as Approved for Contract
About the Company
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