HR Specialist - RAC

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Jefferson Barracks (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair is seeking a Human Resources Specialist - Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator (RAC) to join our Human Resources Division.

You will serve as the primary contact for reasonable accommodation matters, providing guidance and administrative support to employees, managers, and supervisors. This position reports to the Chief Human Capital Officer and supports both VCS employees and the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of general Human Resources experience demonstrating strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures, with the ability to interpret and apply HR policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Experience applying Federal HR regulations (38 U.S.C. 7802, Title 5, Title 38) in HR operations.
• Ability to work with HR professionals across Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to support hiring policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presentations to employees, managers, and leadership.
• Experience across Personnel Actions, Recruitment, Classification, Compensation, Employee Relations, Training, and Reasonable Accommodation.
• Ability to provide guidance to managers on HR policies and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Skills

HR Experience

HR Knowledge

Federal HR Expertise

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Core HR Functions

HR Guidance

Organization & Time Mgmt

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years HR experience

Job description

VCS is seeking a Human Resources Specialist - Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator (RAC) to join our Human Resources Division. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for reasonable accommodation matters, providing guidance and administrative support to employees, managers, and supervisors. This position reports directly to the Chief Human Capital Officer and offers an opportunity to play an important role in supporting both VCS employees and the organization's mission.

• Relevant Human Resources Experience: Bachelor's degree OR a minimum of three (3) years of general Human Resources experience demonstrating strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, OR equivalent leadership experience in a food or retail environment.
• Human Resources Knowledge: Working knowledge of Human Resources principles, practices, and procedures, with the ability to interpret and apply Human Resources policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Federal Human Resources Expertise: Experience applying Federal Human Resources regulations, including 38 U.S.C. 7802, Title 5, and Title 38, in support of Human Resources operations and decision-making.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building: Ability to work effectively with Human Resources professionals across Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA), while clearly communicating and supporting VCS hiring policies and procedures.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally to employees, managers, and leadership in a large forum.
• Core Human Resources Functional Knowledge: Experience in one or more core Human Resources functions, including Personnel Actions, Recruitment and Placement, Classification, Compensation and Benefits, Employee and Labor Relations, Training, and Reasonable Accommodation.
• Human Resources Consultation & Guidance: Ability to provide guidance and recommendations to managers and senior leaders on Human Resources policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Organization & Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Minimum intermediate-level proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to create and edit documents, analyze data, develop presentations, manage calendars and email communications, and utilize these tools to support daily business operations efficiently.