Human Resources Specialist (Compensation)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Irving, Texas, is seeking a candidate for a GS-12 level position focused on complex compensation and payroll issues within the Office of Human Capital. The role requires experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent and a proven track record handling sensitive pay matters.

The incumbent will evaluate procedures, draft detailed reports on compensation discrepancies, and lead expert work on retroactive pay and related actions.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent as described for GS-12 eligibility.
• Expertise in compensation/payroll processes and related governance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate procedures for the compensation/payroll unit and implement changes to improve efficiency.
• Draft informative and detailed reports addressing the validity of compensation discrepancies related to debt obligations for waiver/hearing adjudication.
• Serve as the expert on highly sensitive and complex pay issues or projects (e.g., retroactive pay due to settlements, lawsuits, or corrective personnel actions).

Job description

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Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Human Capital in Irving, Texas; Washington, District of Columbia These are non-bargaining unit positions

Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Experience Requirements (GS-12 Grade)

You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Evaluating procedures for compensation/payroll unit and implementing changes that improve unit efficiency;
• Drafting informative and detailed reports addressing the validity of compensation discrepancies regarding debt obligation for waiver and/or hearing adjudication;
• Serving as the expert involving highly sensitive and complex pay issues or projects such as retroactive pay due to settlements, lawsuits, or corrective personnel actions.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

National Service Experience

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

Current or Former Political Appointees

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Disability and Veteran Preference

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs.

To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the POC listed below.