Human Resources Specialist (Labor and Employee Relations)

Environmental Protection Agency; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Protection Agency (Region 7) seeks a Human Resources Specialist (Labor and Employee Relations) to advise regional management on employee relations and labor laws, and to lead performance management initiatives. This office-centered role requires regular in-person reporting to the duty station.

The position offers federal benefits and opportunities for career progression, with situational telework allowed.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and consultation to regional managers and supervisors to ensure the legal application of employee relations laws, regulations, and policies.
• Provide consultative services to managers on the interpretation and application of labor relations laws, regulations, and policies.
• Manage the region's performance management program for alignment with governing laws, regulations, and policies.

Job description

Human Resources Specialist (Labor and Employee Relations)

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

This position is in Region 7, Mission Support Division, Human Capital Management Branch. About this organization: Region 7 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities

At the full performance level of this position, you will:

• Provide expert advice and consultation to regional managers and supervisors to ensure the legal application of employee relations laws, regulations, and policies.
• Provide consultative services to managers on the interpretation and application of labor relations laws, regulations, and policies.
• Manage the region's performance management program for alignment with governing laws, regulations, and policies.

Manage human resources programs and projects to implement and execute regional and agency human resources programs and priorities. If you are hired at a grade level lower than the full performance level (i.e., highest promotion potential level), your duties will be less complex and you will have more supervisory oversight. You may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.

NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.

If you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement. EPA policy only allows telework to be approved situationally. Situational telework is for work or assignments of specific limited duration on an occasional, emergency, or ad hoc basis.

NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position, subject to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Environmental Protection Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90968 - $140627/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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