Assistant Director of Human Resources

Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services is seeking an Assistant Director of Human Resources to lead the Talent Acquisition Branch and Executive Resources Branch within the Office of Inspector General's OMP HR Division. The role directs operations, oversees complex projects, and coordinates across agencies to ensure compliant HR practices.

The successful candidate will drive SES management, recruitment programs, disciplinary actions, and pay administration while engaging with agency

Qualifications

• Experience directing HR operations and programs.
• Strong oversight of recruitment and executive HR processes.
• Ability to coordinate across agency lines and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide full technical and administrative oversight of the Talent Acquisition Branch and Executive Resources Branch, directing, coordinating, and evaluating all branch operations.
• Oversee projects that strengthen oversight, internal compliance, and operational effectiveness across HR functions.
• Collaborate with agency management officials across OIG/OMP, HHS components, and other Federal agencies to initiate corrective actions when needed.
• Make or approve selections for subordinate non-supervisory positions and interview candidates for appointments, promotions, or reassignments.
• Review and recommend disciplinary actions, and recommend awards or classification changes for non-supervisory staff.
• Administer recruitment and placement programs, issue vacancy announcements, determine qualifications, coordinate evaluation panels, and process personnel actions.
• Develop and manage SES performance management and executive resources programs, including SES staffing, pay administration, ERB oversight, and required OPM reporting.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent acquisition

Executive resources

Policy oversight

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy, Human Resources Division.

Key Responsibilities

As an, Assistant Director of Human Resources, you will: Provide full technical and administrative oversight of the Talent Acquisition Branch and Executive Resources Branch, directing, coordinating, and evaluating all branch operations. Oversee special projects that strengthen oversight, internal compliance, and operational effectiveness across HR functions.

Exercise significant responsibility when collaborating with agency management officials across OIG/OMP, HHS components, and other Federal agencies. Initiate corrective actions to resolve employee and contractor work-related issues, ensuring appropriate and timely resolution. Make or approve selections for subordinate non-supervisory positions and interview candidates for appointments, promotions, or reassignments.

Review and recommend disciplinary actions, and recommend awards, bonuses, or classification changes for non-supervisory staff. Administer agency recruitment and placement programs, including issuing vacancy announcements, determining qualifications, coordinating evaluation panels, and processing personnel actions.

Develop and manage OIG's Senior Executive Service (SES) performance management and executive resources programs, including SES staffing, pay administration, ERB oversight, and required OPM reporting.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $126384 – $164301/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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