Federal HR Staffing & Classification Specialist

TRISTAR; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR is seeking a highly skilled Human Resources Specialist to provide expert-level staffing, classification, and HR program support within the Human Resources Division for a technical Navy program. The role serves as the first-line contact for customers and as an SME in federal staffing, workforce planning, HR systems, and regulatory compliance under Title 5 U.S.C.

The position emphasizes analytical, regulatory, and process-management skills with independent judgment, and requires a US

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in HR staffing and classification.
• Knowledge of Title 5 U.S.C. 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 complex regulations.
• Active secret clearance (or ability to obtain).
• U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide staffing and classification counsel and services.
• Conduct job analysis and develop Level Descriptor Addendums (LDA).
• Determine factor levels and grade determinations.
• Support recruitment, placement, and compensation actions.
• Prepare personnel action package materials and classification documentation.
• Review Title 5 regulations and NAVSEA guidance.
• Provide recommendations on organizational design and workforce planning.
• Process and track RPAs.
• Utilize HR systems (DCPDS/DCHRMS, USA Staffing, USAJobs).
• Conduct research 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 HR data repositories and records management.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and executive briefings.
• Support EEO and other HR program initiatives.
• Develop reporting tools using Excel, Access, and other software.
• Support data analytics, workforce modeling, and predictive analysis.
• Oversee HR systems, dashboards, SharePoint, and collaboration tools.

Skills

Staffing and classification expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Job analysis

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Process management

Customer relations

Teamwork

Independent professional judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / related field

Master’s degree in HR (preferred)

Tools

DCPDS

DCHRMS

USA Staffing

USAJOBS

Job description

TRISTAR is seeking a highly skilled Human Resources Specialist to provide expert-level staffing, classification, and HR program support within the Human Resources Division for a technical Navy program. The role serves as the first-line contact for customers and as an SME in federal staffing, workforce planning, HR systems, and regulatory compliance under Title 5 U.S.C.

The position emphasizes analytical, regulatory, and process-management skills with independent judgment, and requires a US