Human Resources Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); Remote; USD 109,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to serve as a policy advisor and expert in various HR functional areas. This role involves anticipating regulatory changes, leading program evaluations, and providing technical expertise to management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing guidance and advising on complex HR policies. With a focus on strategic planning, you will play a crucial role in shaping the agency's human capital programs. If you are passionate about HR and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on HR policies and regulations.
• Ability to develop formal guidance and publications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the agency policy advisor for HR functional areas.
• Lead program evaluation within the human capital framework.

Skills

Human Resources Policies

Talent Management

Employment and Compensation

Classification

Leave Administration

Work-Life Programs

Job description

Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• Serves as the agency policy advisor and principal expert for one or more of the HR functional areas, including employment and compensation, talent management, classification, leave administration, awards/recognition, and/or work-life programs.
• Strategically anticipates regulatory changes, program challenges, identifies applicable program, policy, and procedural areas of concern and develops solutions to best support the Agency's strategic planning efforts.
• Leads program evaluation within the human capital framework, providing guidance, oversight to matrix teams.
• As a technical expert, provides staff level advice to both management and operating HR offices in the development of solutions to especially complex problems.
• Interprets and clarifies HR policies, standards, and procedures.
• Produces knowledge articles, fact sheets, and policy advisories within assigned program areas.
• Evaluates the content of new or modified OPM and DoD guidance material, determines impact upon Agency programs and resources, and recommends changes, expansion, or revisions.
• Represents DLA Human Resources (J1) at senior leadership level meetings and working groups, ensuring that policy and decisions are consistent with DoD/DLA strategic initiatives.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for a Human Resources Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at theGS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: -GS-13: Developing formal guidance/publications and advising on civilian human resources policies, regulations, or procedures in one or more of the following federal civilian human resources functional areas: employment and compensation, talent management, classification, leave administration, awards/recognition, and/or work-life programs; Researching, interpreting and applying civilian Human Resource (HR) law, rules and regulations for more than one human capital function, Advising on civilian human capital programs/policies and developing recommendations. -GS-14: Developing formal guidance/publications and advising on civilian human resources policies, regulations, or procedures in two or more of the following federal civilian human resources functional areas: employment and compensation, talent management, classification, leave administration, awards/recognition, and/or work-life programs; Researching, interpreting and applying civilian Human Resource (HR) law, rules and regulations for multiple human capital functions, Serving as a technical expert, advising on complex civilian human capital programs/policies and developing recommendations. 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.

Compensation:
$109,966-$185,234 per year