HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST.

Duties

• Independently administer and serve as a technical specialist for two or more HR programs such as Workers Compensation, Leave Administration (FMLA), Staffing and Operations.
• Advise managers, employees, and other customers on a variety of HR policies, procedures, and program-related issues to ensure compliance and effective operations.
• Draft HR documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reports, and correspondence to provide clear guidance and document personnel actions.
• Research complex HR guidelines and regulations to identify, recommend, and apply appropriate solutions for managers and employees.
• Analyze program metrics and data trends to prepare comprehensive briefs and recommendations for leadership to improve human resources operations.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating the following type of duties:

• Administering and serving as a technical specialist for Human Resources programs;
• Advising managers, employees, and other customers on a variety of Human Resources policies, regulatory procedures, and program-related issues;
• Drafting Human Resources documents, such as standard operating procedures, reports, and correspondence;
• Researching complex guidelines to identify and apply appropriate HR solutions to employees and managers.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education.