Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems)

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA seeks an HRIS technical specialist to lead enterprise automation using Microsoft Power Platform and UiPath. You will support USA Staffing, HRConnect, and eOPF while ensuring data security and governance.

The role emphasizes Lean and Agile methods, collaboration with HR colleagues, and delivering scalable HR technology solutions across the agency.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in HR information systems and enterprise automation.
• Experience designing, implementing, supporting, modernizing HR technology solutions.
• Collaborating with HR staff and managers to resolve complex issues.
• Experience using Power BI to integrate, analyze and visualize HR data.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical advisor for HR information systems and automation.
• Lead enterprise automation projects using Microsoft Power Platform and UiPath.
• Provide senior technical support for USA Staffing, HRConnect, eOPF, and related HR apps.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain enterprise HRIS solutions with governance.

Skills

HR information systems

Power Platform solutions

Robotic Process Automation

Enterprise automation

Lean & Agile leadership

Tools

Power BI

UiPath

Power Apps

Power Automate

Job description

Summary

Are you looking to join an agency that celebrates, supports and thrives on building the bridge that ensures intellectual property (IP) rights are accessible to everyone? Our Human Resources Specialists are able to make meaningful change within the IP Community by ensuring the hiring of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Duties

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year.

This position is located in the Human Resources Information Systems Division, Office of Human Resources. This rewarding opportunity is the ideal next career step for you if:

• You are eager to serve as a technical specialist and advisor for enterprise HR information systems, automation solutions, Microsoft Power Platform technologies, and HR business applications.
• You thrive in supporting enterprise data integration activities while maintaining security, privacy, and governance requirements.
• You are experienced in serving as the technical lead for enterprise HR automation initiatives utilizing Microsoft Power Platform and UiPath technologies.
• You are committed to providing senior technical support for USA Staffing, HRConnect, eOPF, and related HR enterprise applications.
• You're excited about designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise solutions using Microsoft Power Platform technologies including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and related Microsoft 365 services.
• You can lead enterprise business process improvement initiatives using Lean, Agile, and human-centered design principles.
• You are able to lead multiple enterprise HRIS and automation projects from planning through implementation.
• You are an experienced professional in providing expert technical support for HR enterprise applications and automation solutions.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Suitable for Federal Employment.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of this job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Specialized Experienceis experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-12.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Experience in serving as a technical advisor for HR information systems, enterprise automation, Microsoft Power Platform solutions, and robotic process automation (RPA)
• Experience in designing, implementing, supporting, modernizing, and improving enterprise HR technology solutions that increase operational efficiency, improve customer service, strengthen internal controls, and automate complex business processes.
• Experience collaborating with HR staff, managers and/or supervisors to develop recommendations and alternatives to resolve complex issues
• Experience serving as a technical advisor on workforce analytics and federal staffing data management by utilizing Microsoft Power BI to integrate, analyze, and visualize USA Staffing data.

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.

Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional Information

Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement unless eligible for special hiring authority, reinstatement eligible, non-current Federal employee applying as a VEOA eligible which do not require time-in-grade/band.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information.

This is a Non Bargaining Unit position

This is a Public Trust position and has a risk level designation of "moderate".

Background Investigation - If selected for this position, you may be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), which includes a fingerprint and credit check, to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

The USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Department of Homeland Security Website.

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.

Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid.

CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: OPM CTAP/ICTAP.

CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements