Federal HR Specialist - Staffing & Classification

TRISTAR INC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR INC. seeks a highly skilled Human Resources Specialist to provide expert-level staffing, classification, and HR program support within the HR Division for a technical NAVSEA Demonstration Project workforce.

You will act as the first-line contact for your department, advising leadership and ensuring compliant HR program execution. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, regulatory knowledge, and independent judgment, with responsibilities spanning from job analysis to data analytics and HR

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in HR, specifically in staffing and classification.
• Knowledge of Title 5 U.S.C., OPM classification standards, and federal staffing regulations.
• Experience conducting job analysis and determining grade levels.
• Experience processing RPAs in DCPDS or DCHRMS.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and reporting skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations.
• Active secret clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA/PA/IO psychology, or related field.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive federal staffing and classification counsel and services.
• Conduct job analysis and develop Level Descriptor Addendums (LDA).
• Determine appropriate factor levels and grade determinations.
• Support recruitment, selection, placement, and compensation actions.
• Prepare personnel action package materials and classification documentation.
• Review Title 5 regulations and related statutory authorities.
• Review NAVSEA Demonstration Project guidance.
• Provide recommendations on organizational design and workforce planning.
• Process and track Requests for Personnel Actions (RPAs).
• Utilize DCPDS/DCHRMS, USA Staffing, USAJobs, and related HR systems.
• Conduct research and analysis on HR laws, regulations, and policies.
• Develop SOPs, desk guides, policy guidance, and instructional materials.
• Provide advisory support to supervisors and leadership.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Manage and maintain HR data repositories and tracking systems.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and executive briefings.
• Support EEO and other HR program initiatives.
• Develop reporting tools using Excel, Access, and other software as available.
• Support data analytics, workforce modeling, and predictive analysis efforts.
• Oversee HR systems, dashboards, SharePoint, and collaboration tools.
• Ensure compliance with records management requirements.

Skills

Federal staffing expertise

Classification expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Reporting skills

Customer relations

Process management

Team collaboration

Independent judgment

Active Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA/PA/IO psychology

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

DCPDS/DCHRMS

USA Staffing

USAJobs

Excel

Access

Power BI

SQL

SharePoint

Job description

TRISTAR INC. seeks a highly skilled Human Resources Specialist to provide expert-level staffing, classification, and HR program support within the HR Division for a technical NAVSEA Demonstration Project workforce.

You will act as the first-line contact for your department, advising leadership and ensuring compliant HR program execution. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, regulatory knowledge, and independent judgment, with responsibilities spanning from job analysis to data analytics and HR