Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Unit Chief for the Human Resources Information Technology Unit. You will manage a team while overseeing HR automated systems and ensuring data integrity. Candidates must have significant experience in human resources management and be a U.S. citizen. The position includes competitive salaries and federal benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• 5+ years experience in human resources automated systems.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise HRIT staff and manage automated systems.
• Provide technical expertise on HRIS functions.
• Ensure data quality of personnel automated systems.

Skills

Customer service

Technical expertise

Human Capital Management

Performance results management

Job description

Duties

This is a temporary promotion/short term assignment for up to 90 days, with possible extension if needed. Temporary promotions may be terminated at any time based on the needs of management. Upon termination of the promotion, you will be returned to your original position of record, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay.

The incumbent must be a customer service professional who can work in a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment. Things happen quickly and continuously in this position, and the incumbent will find the need to move from one task to another without much time in between or juggling multiple duties at the same time.

As the Unit Chief of the Human Resources Information Technology Unit (HRIT) in the Office of Human Capital (OHC), you will supervise a staff with backgrounds in all facets of human resources management automated and information systems and functional processes.

• Analyze the OHC‑wide reporting system enterprise and make recommendations for future enhancements to ensure all system and reporting capabilities are efficient, effective and responsive to the user’s needs;
• Provide management consultative services involving the full spectrum of human resources information systems and applications functions to include issues impacting the various functional areas such as recruitment and placement, position classification, staffing, benefits, and employee performance;
• Provide senior level technical expertise, advice and assistance on the development, operation, and maintenance of human resources automated systems and reporting tools to include descriptive, predictive and historical data regarding the ICE workforce;
• Direct, plan, conduct and evaluate functional testing of field automated systems supporting the OHC HR functions; and
• Serve as a proponent for data quality/data integrity of field level personnel automated systems.

Requirements

Conditions of employment:

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by closing date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Time in grade: Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the federal service. Time in grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Probationary period: This is a full‑time permanent position (Career/Career‑Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one‑year probationary period.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You qualify for the GS‑15 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS‑14 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Serving as a supervisor, lead, or senior specialist involved in human resources automated systems and reporting tools;
• Analyzing and evaluating concept proposals and planned developmental projects in relation to established human resources laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Providing technical expertise on systems operations, personnel information systems applications, and programs to improve work methods and procedures through automation;
• Performing human resources systems testing, analysis, and evaluation of functions, ensuring data quality and integrity;
• Assessing human resources technology program effectiveness by researching and analyzing a variety of unusual conditions, problems or questions.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or former political appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non‑career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position. The actual salary range will be based on the applicable locality pay for the selected duty location.

Education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information: This position is at the full performance level.

E-Verify: DHS uses E-Verify, an internet‑based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

Suitability: If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an… , and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

Financial Disclosure: If you are hired, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment.

Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. All selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.

Supervisory Probationary Period: This is a supervisory position. Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period.

Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using an Assessment Questionnaire that is based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job:

• Human Capital Management
• Performance Results & Management
• Planning and Evaluating
• Problem Solving
• Technical Competence

Based on your responses, you will receive a score from the Assessment Questionnaire between 70 and 100. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.

1. Showing relevant experience, education, and training. Work experience must include job title, duties, employer’s name, employer’s telephone number, employer’s address, starting and ending dates (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and indicate whether or not we may contact your current supervisor. Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
2. Are you a current ICE employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF‑50, Notification of Personnel Action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current grade; your highest grade held; your current promotion potential and proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement. Examples of appropriate SF‑50s include promotions, within‑grade increases, and accessions.
3. Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non‑career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF‑50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: position title, type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non‑career SES, or Presidential Appointee), agency and beginning and ending dates of appointment.
4. You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards.