HR Specialist (Staffing & Classification)

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

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. This position supports the execution of the Human Capital Strategy for a highly technical workforce operating under the NAVSEA Demonstration Project (DEMO) pay system. The selected candidate will serve as a Department Human Resources Specialist for their assigned department. They will be the first-line point of contact for their customer and will operate as a subject matter expert in federal staffing and classification, workforce planning, HR systems management, and regulatory compliance under Title 5 U.S.C., advising leadership and ensuring accurate, efficient HR program execution. This is not a primarily administrative role. The position requires analytical expertise, regulatory knowledge, process management skills, customer relations skills, teaming skills, and independent professional judgment.

Job Type

Full-time

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. This position supports the execution of the Human Capital Strategy for a highly technical workforce operating under the NAVSEA Demonstration Project (DEMO) pay system. The selected candidate will serve as a Department Human Resources Specialist for their assigned department. They will be the first-line point of contact for their customer and will operate as a subject matter expert in federal staffing and classification, workforce planning, HR systems management, and regulatory compliance under Title 5 U.S.C., advising leadership and ensuring accurate, efficient HR program execution. This is not a primarily administrative role. The position requires analytical expertise, regulatory knowledge, process management skills, customer relations skills, teaming skills, and independent professional judgment.

Key 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 and interpret Title 5 regulations and related statutory authorities.
• Review and interpret NAVSEA Warfare Centers 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in HR, specifically in staffing and classification.
• Demonstrated 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 human resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NAVSEA or Department of Navy HR operations.
• Experience under the NAVSEA Demonstration Project (DEMO) pay system.
• Master’s degree in HR or related field.
• Experience in workforce analytics or HR data modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Access, Power BI, or SQL.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions. TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions. For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex. TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies. TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.