Human Resources Specialist (NAF/Developmental) NF-03/04.

About the role

Provides a full range of HR services for managers and employees; advises management and employees on complex personnel issues. Performs extensive technical and specialized work in the areas of staffing, pay administration, training, incentive awards, performance administration, employee benefits, portability of benefits, management employee relations, and labor relations. Applies knowledge of regulatory compliance to address and resolve routine and complex issues requiring a thorough comprehension and experience applying and interpreting policies, regulations, and directives pertaining to NAF employment. Monitors, directs, trains, and oversees a team of lower graded HR staff when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR services for managers and employees, advising on complex personnel issues.
• Perform specialized work in staffing, pay administration, training, incentive awards, performance administration, employee benefits, and labor relations.
• Apply regulatory compliance knowledge to resolve HR issues.
• Monitor, direct, train, and oversee lower graded HR staff.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Must meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Must satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• This is a CHRA NAF Career Path II position. Incumbent must complete the requirements for CHRA NAF Career Path II within twenty-four (24) months of placement into the position.

Qualifications

Resumes must clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities as they pertain to this position.

• NF-03 (NAF/Developmental):
  • Six (6) months of work experience in a human resources office demonstrating knowledge of at least two of the following functional HR competencies: Staffing, Recruitment, Position Classification, Management Employee Relations, Labor Relations, or Training.
  • Prior experience using Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Ability to work with a variety of human resources information systems.
• NF-04:
  • Eighteen (18) months or more of work experience in a human resources office demonstrating knowledge of at least two of the following functional HR competencies: Staffing, Recruitment, Position Classification, Management Employee Relations, Labor Relations, or Training.
  • Experience analyzing, evaluating, and recommending appropriate resolutions to complex interrelated Human Resources problems and issues.
  • Prior experience using Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Ability to work with a variety of human resources information systems.
  • The related work experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower pay band (NF-03).

Highly Preferred Qualifications:

• Twelve (12) months of prior work experience in a NAF Human Resources Office.
• Completion of CHRA NAF Career Path I.

Benefits

• Access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and other amenities.
• Health and life insurance for regular full-time and part-time employees.
• Participation in 401k and retirement plans.
• Paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• NAF 401(k) plan eligibility for flexible employees working in the U.S. or for U.S. citizens/spouses/children working for a NAFI in a foreign area.
• Some flexible employees may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, education, and certification programs.

Additional Information

• This job is open to candidates worldwide.
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid.
• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT.
• Refusal to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position may result in termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement.