Federal HR Advisor: Labor & Employee Relations

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in California seeks an experienced HR specialist to provide advisory support on employee and labor relations, manage disciplinary actions, and handle investigations.

The role involves gathering facts, maintaining records, and coordinating with managers across multiple CBP duty locations in Imperial, Chula Vista, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Ysidro, Calexico, Long Beach, and more.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent.
• Experience advising managers on HR principles and labor relations.
• Knowledge of agency policies, regulations, and bargaining agreements.
• Ability to prepare briefs, summaries, and formal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services on employee and labor relations matters.
• Independently manage disciplinary actions, performance issues, and investigations.
• Gather facts, documentation, and ensure accurate records and timelines.
• Support grievance responses and review case histories for evidence.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Disciplinary actions

Investigations

Briefings to managers

Education

Master's degree or higher (substitution for experience)

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree (GS-11 substitution)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in California seeks an experienced HR specialist to provide advisory support on employee and labor relations, manage disciplinary actions, and handle investigations.

The role involves gathering facts, maintaining records, and coordinating with managers across multiple CBP duty locations in Imperial, Chula Vista, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Ysidro, Calexico, Long Beach, and more.