HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; City of Niagara Falls (NY); Remote; USD 65,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations) at GS-9 level in a developmental capacity. The role focuses on applying analytical and evaluative skills in employee relations with progression toward GS-11, including development, planning, and advisory services for assigned organizations.

The position emphasizes consultation with managers and employees on conduct-related issues, including disciplinary actions, and requires completing training

Qualifications

• GS-9 level developing Employee Relations analytical and evaluative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to consult, guide, and advise management and employees on employee relations subjects.

Responsibilities

• GS-9: Provides consultation, guidance, and assistance to management and employees on employee relations subjects.
• GS-9: Advises on conduct-related issues and on procedural and legal requirements for correcting conduct and administering disciplinary actions.
• GS-11: Provides Employee Relations assistance to managers for diverse occupations and coordinates assignments and projects.

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS)

• Hiring Agency: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

GS-9 The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations) in a developmental capacity, performing assignments designed to further develop applicable analytical and evaluative skills and techniques. Continued in Duties.

Key Responsibilities

Summary Continued: GS-9: The position will be developmental to the target grade of GS-11. All training must be completed and regulatory requirements met prior to promotion. GS-11: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Human Resources (HR) Specialist in Employee Relations with responsibility for planning, developing, and carrying out the full range of employee relations advisory services for assigned organizations.

Duties GS-9: Provides consultation, guidance, and assistance to management and employees on employee relations subjects. Provides consultation and assistance on conduct-related issues. In an advanced trainee capacity, advises managers and supervisors on the procedural and legal requirements for correcting conduct and administering disciplinary and adverse actions. Participates in special assignments and projects. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.

GS-11: Provides Employee Relations assistance to managers for assigned organizations characterized by a wide range of occupations where work processes are mental, judgmental, involve public contact, or are coordinative in nature. Provides consultation and assistance on conduct-related issues. Manages assignments and/or projects. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation.

Requirements & 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 Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $64543 – $101524/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 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

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