Human Resources Specialist

As a Human Resources Specialist GS- 0201-13 your typical work assignments may include:

• Applying knowledge of advanced human resources principles and concepts and has an understanding of each HR specialization (e.g. staffing and recruitment classification performance management employee relations benefits and entitlements) and their interrelationships and the basic legal and regulatory framework of the Civilian Human Resources program.
• Studying OPM regulations procedures and instructions in terms of NLRB SES requirements and determines need for the development of agency-wide regulations or additional guidance for application.
• Planning initiating and conducting broad initiatives to determine the effectiveness of Headquarters and regional HR programs with a view towards the development of significant improvements in policy procedures methods or techniques.
• Processing a wide variety of personnel actions covering all HR functional areas.
• Reviewing and recommending resolution on formal appeal/grievance submissions and policy complaints which have not been resolved at subordinate levels with particular emphasis on interpretation and/or compliance with regulatory guidelines.

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is not a remote position.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This is a Competitive Service position.
• This position is not part of the Bargaining Unit.
• You may be required to complete as applicable a new one-year probationary period or two-year trial period if appointed.
• If you are a current status federal employee you may be required to complete another one-year probationary period if selected.
• Subject to a background investigation prior to appointment.
• Submit complete application package online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate for the Human Resources Specialist position will have experience providing HR advisory and compliance support across multiple functional areas including staffing classification employee relations performance management and benefits particularly in support of senior leadership or executive-level workforces. The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex federal HR laws regulations and policies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as the position requires advising leadership collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and presenting information clearly and professionally. The ideal candidate will also be highly organized detail-oriented capable of managing multiple priorities independently and committed to delivering accurate timely and high-quality customer service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To be qualified for this position at the GS-13 level applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Human Resources Specialist at the GS-13.

Specialized experience includes:

• Experience providing expert advisory services across multiple human resources functional areas and senior or executive-level employees including staffing classification employee relations performance management and benefits; and
• Experience interpreting and applying federal HR laws regulations and policies to resolve complex issues and ensure compliance; and
• Experience communicating complex HR information effectively both orally and in writing including preparing reports guidance and briefings and advising senior leaders.