Human Resources Specialist

Smithsonian Institution; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution's Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, MA invites applications for a Human Resources Specialist. The role supports recruitment, classification, employee relations, performance management and visa processing for assigned observatory units.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level and proven advisory skills for supervisors and managers. Experience with HR systems and international programs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience at grade 11 level.
• Experience advising supervisors on staffing, classification, and employee relations.
• Experience with HR automated systems and international programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute recruitment and placement activities.
• Support position classification and performance appraisals.
• Assist with visa processing for assigned observatory units.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Performance management

HR advisory

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

This is the position of Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources Department of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. The purpose of the position is to plan, organize and independently carry out a wide variety of responsibilities in areas such as recruitment and placement, position classification, management-employee relations, performance appraisals and visa processing for assigned organizations within the observatory.

Applicants must possess a minimum of one 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 11 level in the normal line of progress for this occupation. Specialized experience includes activities such as researching and providing expert human resources advisory services to supervisors and managers on staffing, classification, employee relations, performance, HR automated systems, and international programs.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.