HR Business Partner II (Talent Acquisition) #5460

US SENATE

Washington (District of Columbia)

Remote

USD 87,000 - 152,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The US Senate is seeking a HR Business Partner II (Talent Acquisition) to provide operations support and guidance across workforce management and recruitment. The role partners with managers to ensure compliant, accurate processes and may conduct training as needed to improve staffing outcomes.

Salary ranges are disclosed within the vacancy materials. Located in Washington, DC with federal benefits, this role emphasizes understanding employment laws, data-informed decision making, and

Qualifications

6+ years of progressively responsible experience in Talent Acquisition.
Ability to interpret employment laws, regulations, and policies.
Effective communicator with excellent writing skills and strong organizational abilities.
Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information and de-escalate heated situations.

Responsibilities

Provides Talent Acquisition operations support and partners with employees and managers to ensure compliant, timely recruitment processes.
Analyzes workforce trends and metrics to improve hiring strategies and retention.
Identifies training needs and supports implementation of new HR strategies.

Skills

Interpret HR laws

Effective communication

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Sound judgement

Train employees

Confidential information

De-escalation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in HR management

Tools

ServiceNow

Cornerstone

Job description

Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a HR Business Partner II (Talent Acquisition). The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Provides Talent Acquisition operations support and partners with employees and managers by offering guidance, analysis, and recommendations that ensure workforce management processes are implemented compliant, accurate, timely, and aligned with business needs. Resolves moderately complex human resources issues. Performs data entry, monitors, and analyzes human resources and workforce trends/metrics. Collaborates with management and employees to conduct personnel processing, talent acquisition, improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention, and other related human resources functions. Suggests and conducts implementation of new HR strategies. Identifies training needs for workforce. Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Qualifications

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

May perform duties of a contract representative (COR) as needed.

Required Work Experience

6+ years of progressively responsible experience in Talent Acquisition with strong expertise in managing the complete recruitment lifecycle.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

Ability to interpret employment laws, regulations, and policies.
Effective communicator, excellent writing skills, strong organization skills, strong attention to detail, sound judgement, ability to train employees, ability to handle sensitive/confidential information.
Ability to de-escalate heated situations.
Knowledge of personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience with ServiceNow and Cornerstone is preferred, but not required.

Working Conditions

Sedentary
In keeping with the policy of conflicts of interest, relatives of Sergeant at Arms employees are not eligible to work in the Human Resources Office.
Essential Services are functions and activities that are critical to the continuous operation, security, and support of the United States Senate. These services must remain operational without interruption to ensure the Senate can conduct official business. Positions supporting essential services require employees to be available and prepared to work including during inclement weather, holidays, weekends, late nights and overnight hours. Due to the nature of Senate operations, essential services, including network operations and infrastructure, cannot be suspended while the Senate is in session, and maintenance activities may be required outside of normal business hours.

Education

Bachelor’s in HR management or related field.

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. Please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

Required Documents

Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.

Subject to background/security investigation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

Overview

Accepting applications

Location

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Washington, DC

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No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.