Human Resources Senior Specialist - Employee Relations

Overview

Summary:

The Human Resources Senior Specialist will perform senior-level tasks and offer advice and guidance on a variety of human resources, organizational, and workforce needs.

Primary Location: Washington, DC or Remote Work Site as Approved for Contract.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Employee Relations
  
  • 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.
  • Perform other employee relations duties as assigned.
• Advisory Services
  • 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; refer to the Employee Relations section of this Position Description).
  • 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. This may include 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. Areas of focus may include personnel actions and delegated examinations, among others.
  • Perform other advisory services duties as assigned.
• Special Projects
  
  • Serve on committees.
  • 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 special project duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Required Competencies:
  • 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

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree required
  • A Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 additional years’ experience may be substituted for a Master’s Degree
  • 14 years of human resources experience can be substituted for no degree
• Must have a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $145,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually. 

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.