Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 116,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid federal holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Washington, DC, seeks a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations) at the full performance level to advise area managers on misconduct, performance, leave administration, and other personnel issues.

You will analyze investigations, communicate findings, and help resolve complex cases while ensuring compliance with laws and agency policies. The position offers competitive federal benefits and opportunities for development in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal advisor to servicing area managers in identifying and addressing employee relations issues such as misconduct, performance management, administrative grievances, and leave administration.
• Analyze investigations and develop factual information from documents; communicate findings orally and in writing.
• Modify guidelines to resolve complex employee relations issues and research trends in cases for precedent-setting decisions.

Job description

Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)

• Hiring Agency: Immigration and Customs Enforcement
• Department: Department of Homeland Security

View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. 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 not bargaining unit positions.

Key Responsibilities

As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations), at the full performance level, you will perform the following duties: Serve as principle advisor to servicing area managers in identifying and addressing employee relationsissues such as employee misconduct, performance management, administrative grievances, performanceand medical issues, leave administration, procedural questions, and legal-regulatory issues related topersonnel; Recommend appropriate action (including alternative methods), by which employees are counseled,reprimanded, suspended, demoted or removed for conduct or performance problems, serving as a technicalrepresentative in third party appeals, as appropriate; Analyze reports of investigation, and develop factual information from affidavits, exhibits, and otherdocumentary evidence; develop supportable conclusions and effectively communicate findings orally andin writing, using a variety of methods; Modify, adapt or refine established guidelines to resolve complex, precedent-setting employee relationsissues; Conduct extensive research into employee relations cases to identify trends, patterns, oraggravating/mitigating circumstances of a precedent-setting nature.

The first 100 applicants will receive first consideration. Additional applicants, beyond the first 100, may be considered, upon management's request. Due to high volume of applicants, not all applicants will be considered. Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Benefits: DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.

For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

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 Servicing Human Resources Office POC listed at the bottom of this announcement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $115711 – $158322/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

How many openings are available?

There are 5 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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