HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS)

HQ USAF and Support Elements; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

HQ USAF and Support Elements seeks a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations) to plan, develop, and deliver the full range of employee relations and management advisory services for complex, mission-focused organizations.

The role involves managing end-to-end employee relations, advising on conduct and performance concerns, and leading programs and training for supervisors. This position supports telework eligibility and requires a Secret clearance, with a posted salary range as listed.

Qualifications

• Experience in employee relations or labor relations
• Ability to provide consultation on complex conduct and performance issues
• Experience delivering supervisor training or similar programs

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee relations processes for assigned organizations
• Provide consultation and guidance on conduct and performance issues
• Develop and conduct targeted training for supervisors and managers on employee and labor relations topics

Skills

Employee relations

Consultation

Training delivery

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS)

• Hiring Agency: HQ USAF and Support Elements

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, develop, and carry out the full range of employee relations and management advisory services for assigned organizations typified by complex organizational structures and dynamic, professional and/or scientific missions.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end processes for Employee Management Relations. Provides consultation and assistance on complex and often controversial conduct and performance-related issues. Manages one or more assigned programs.

Special assignments, projects, or special subject areas such as multiple Performance Management Programs under both Title 5 and Title 10, virtual supervisory position builds in DCPDS, DCPDS hierarchy issues, developing and conducting targeted training for supervisors and managers on various employee and labor relations topics, the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program, medical issues in the workplace, and Disability Program Manager duties in reasonable accommodation requests.

Provides employee relations assistance to managers for assigned organizations of a complex nature.

Requirements & Education

Qualifications Continued: PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

EDUCATION: IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application.

Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS******************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.

Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.

The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with HQ USAF and Support Elements, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-21 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov