LEAD HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Defense Logistics Agency; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); Remote; USD 109,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Human Resources Specialist to guide their team in aligning goals with strategic objectives. This pivotal role involves providing technical oversight on overseas entitlements and managing special projects that impact the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of HR policies, ensuring that the team operates efficiently and effectively. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will shape the future of HR operations and contribute to the success of overseas programs.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in HR management.
• Leading teams to align goals with organizational strategies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure communication of strategic plans and values to the team.
• Provide technical authority on overseas entitlements and allowances.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving Techniques

Technical Oversight on Overseas Entitlements

Project Management

Policy Interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• Ensures that the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services
• Coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, provides advice on work methods, practices and procedures.
• As the team lead, identifying, distributing and balancing workload and taking among employees.
• Trains or arranges for the training of team members in methods and team building and working in teams to accomplish tasks or projects
• Provides or arranges for specific administrative or technical training necessary for accomplishment of individual and team tasks.
• Serves as the organization’s technical authority of overseas entitlements and allowances and provides management oversight for the full range of overseas entitlements to the HR Operations community.
• Provides advice and assistance to HR specialists as they, in turn, advise new hires and current employees on overseas entitlements.
• Issues addressed include, but are not limited to: PCS, return rights, early return of dependents, Living Quarters Allowance (LQA), etc.
• Perform special projects and studies assigned by the Human Resources Director, DLA Customers, Customer Account Managers, or team leads relating to Overseas Programs.
• Provides management advisory services and authoritative policy interpretations on highly complex agency-wide or equivalent issues on Overseas Programs.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for a Lead Human Resources Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-13: Leading teams to align their goals with organizational strategies and missions. Providing technical oversight and expertise on overseas entitlements and allowances (e.g., PCS, LQA, return rights) Conducting and managing special projects or studies, including highly complex or sensitive topics. Monitoring team performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and compliance with quality standards. Advising program managers on policy interpretations, workflow improvements, and solutions for difficult problems. Coordinating and presenting findings to leadership and customers with professionalism and tact. 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.

Compensation:
$109,966-$156,755 per year