HR Specialist (Labor and Employee Relations)

Department of State Headquarters; Hot Springs (AR); Remote; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of State Headquarters is seeking an HR Specialist (Labor and Employee Relations) to join the Bureau of Consular Affairs, CA/EX/HRD. Location is negotiable, with telework eligibility and a Secret clearance requirement.

The role focuses on advising leadership on complex employee and labor relations issues and delivering consultative HR services. The posted salary range spans $121,785 to $158,322 per year, and applications close on 2026-10-28.

Qualifications

• Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert in employee and labor relations and advises top management officials of the Bureau on a broad range of highly complex and often controversial issues.
• Provides consultative, operational, and policy advice and services to clients within the Bureau of Consular Affairs.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

Consultation

Policy advisory

Job description

HR Specialist (Labor and Employee Relations)

• Hiring Agency: Department of State Headquarters

This position is located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of the Executive Director, Human Resources Division, (CA/EX/HRD), Department of the State. CA/EX/HRD is responsible for providing consultative, operational, and policy advice and services to its client. Note: Location is negotiable upon selection. Location is subject to the availability of space at selected location.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a subject matter expert in employee and labor relations and advises top management officials of the Bureau on a broad range of highly complex and often controversial issues related to employee and labor management relations.

Requirements & Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of State Headquarters, Department of State.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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