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HR Specialist (Staffing & Classification)

West 4th Strategy


Job Location:

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

HR Specialist (Staffing & Classification)
ROLE
We need an experienced Staffing and Classification HR Specialist supporting the HR Department of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD is a Department of Defense engineering and fleet support command for the Navys ships submarines and unmanned this role you will assist with recruitment and placement strategies job analysis and workforce planning position description development and factor and grade level determinations while providing comprehensive staffing and classification services in accordance with federal law. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provides HR support services to NSWCPDs Staffing and Classification Branch
  • Assists with recruitment of new personnel and placement strategies
  • Performs job analysis and workforce planning
  • Assists in the development of position descriptions
  • Assists with developing appropriate factor levels and grade levels for specific job titles
  • Assists with the development of compensation plans
  • Provides comprehensive classification staffing recruitment and placement services in accordance with federal law
  • Plans coordinates and develops facts and resolution support for problems across HR specialties
  • Supports special projects and establishes organizational structures that are efficient cost effective and support career development
  • Provides recommendations to management on organizational design with emphasis on career development principles
  • Performs data entry of Request for Personnel Actions (RPAs) in DCPDS
  • Routes RPAs to the appropriate Specialists inbox and updates the NSWCPD RPA Tracking System (CRTS)

BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
  • Five (5) years of experience providing Human Resources services related to staffing and classification
  • Working knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite programs
  • Demonstrable experience examining human resources laws policies rules and procedures
  • Possess knowledge of Government regulations policies and practices under Title 5 United States Code and other statutes and legal Authorities for Federal Human Resources.

EDUCATION
  • High School Diploma or GED required; undergraduate degree preferred

LOCATION
  • Philadelphia PA Navy Yard

CLEARANCE
  • Must be able to pass a Tier III background investigation to obtain a moderate risk public trust
  • Must be a US Citizen

CLIENT
  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD)

HOURS
  • 40 hours per week
  • 8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
  • Employment Classification Eligibility W2

RELOCATION
  • Not eligible for relocation benefits


West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations:This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations:This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.

Required Experience:

Senior IC


About Company

As a nation-wide provider of high-tech professionals, West 4th Strategy arms federal agencies and prime contractors with empowered professionals in data analytics, cybersecurity, systems integration, infrastructure management, and program management.

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