Human Resources Specialist 3

Everest Consultants, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); A distancia; USD 74.000 - 97.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonus program

Paid sick/vacation/holidays

Travel to Portland, OR (quarterly)

Descripción de la vacante

Everest Consultants, Inc. is hiring a Human Resources Specialist 3 for a remote, 12-month contract. The role focuses on expert federal position classification, including evaluating descriptions and researching complex HR issues with cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in HR or related field with extensive federal classification experience. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to accuracy, and ability to translate guidance into practical options.

Formación

• 10 years of experience with an applicable bachelor's degree.
• Experience with Federal position evaluation, occupational classification, and job description analysis.
• 7 years of experience preparing GS-15 and below federal position classification and evaluation statements.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct position classification research, desk audits, and evaluations to recommend titles, series, and grade levels.
• Apply federal classification standards and evaluate complex positions and requirements.
• Research laws, regulations, policies, and guidance to analyze HR issues.
• Develop clear options, recommendations, and evaluation statements for review by managers and HR stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to managers and HR teams promoting accurate classification and position management.
• Conduct position management studies to streamline processes and strengthen effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to document issues, communicate findings, monitor risks, and support decisions.
• Recommend structural and procedural improvements based on research and requirements.
• Prepare status reports and maintain records per information security and audit requirements.

Conocimientos

Federal classification

OPM policies

GS-15 eval statements

Regulatory research

Records management

HR analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Associate degree in related field

Descripción del empleo

Title: Human Resources Specialist 3

Location: Remote

Duration: 12-month Contract (with possible extension to 18 months)

Pay Range: $53.44 – $70.32 per hour (varies based on candidate location)

The Human Resource Specialist 3 provides expert federal position classification support, including evaluating position descriptions, conducting in-depth research, and addressing complex or novel human resources issues. The role requires strong analytical and interpretive skills, sound judgment, and the ability to translate guidance into practical options and solutions. Working collaboratively with managers, human resources professionals, and geographically dispersed teams, this specialist helps promote consistent classification practices, strengthen position management, and support efficient organizational operations. Through clear recommendations, responsive stakeholder support, and careful attention to accuracy, the role contributes meaningful value to workforce planning and broader organizational goals.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct position classification research, desk audits, position description reviews, and evaluations to recommend appropriate titles, occupational series, and grade levels.
• Apply established federal classification standards and exercise sound judgment when evaluating complex positions, specialized experience requirements, and organizational structures.
• Research laws, regulations, policies, guidance, and classification or employment decisions to analyze complex and cross-functional human resources issues.
• Develop clear, well-supported options, recommendations, and written evaluation statements for review by managers and human resources stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and advisory support to managers and human resources teams, promoting accurate, consistent classification and position management practices.
• Conduct position management and organizational studies, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, support career development, and strengthen organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to document operational issues, communicate findings, monitor emerging risks, and support informed decision-making.
• Recommend structural, procedural, and content improvements based on research, applicable requirements, and functional expertise.
• Prepare status reports and maintain accurate records, correspondence, and supporting documentation in accordance with information security, records management, confidentiality, and audit requirements.

Position Requirements

Education & Corresponding Experience

• A bachelor's degree in human resource management, Federal classification, business administration, Business Management, (or closely related field) is highly preferred.
  • 10 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor's degree.
  • 12 years of experience is required with an applicable associate degree.
  • 14 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.
• Experience should include human resources analysis capacity, including all aspects of Federal position evaluation, occupational classification, and job description analysis.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• Expertise in Federal laws, regulations, and practices associated with Federal HR programs, specifically classification.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, processes, and practices of a large and comprehensive Federal Human resources program, including staffing, classification, position management, and human capital accountability framework.
• 7 years of experience preparing GS-15 and below federal position classification and evaluation statements.
• 7 years of experience in research and interpretation of Title V, Code of Federal regulations, OPM classification appeals decision, FLSA appeals decisions, policy and guidance associated with Federal Human Resources.
• Technical knowledge of classification evaluation writing in OPM-acceptable style.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 7 years of experience in technical and mixed series position classification (to the GS-15 grade level preferred) and Federal Delegated/Merit Case Examining audits.

** May be requested to travel to Portland, OR up to four days per year (once per quarter).

Everest Consultants offers the following benefits for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a referral bonus program, paid sick/vacation/holidays, and a health and welfare fringe benefit.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. #IND