Senior Human Resource Specialist

GAP Solutions Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP Solutions Inc. in the United States seeks a Senior Human Resource Specialist to manage federal HR areas including staffing, classification, benefits, recruitment, and labor relations for DHS ICE OHC HROC. The role emphasizes policy development, workflow optimization, and analytical reporting, with travel as needed.

Candidates must have extensive federal HR experience and security clearances as applicable. This position requires residency in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (HR, public administration, or similar).
• At least 10 years of federal HR experience, federal agency or contractor.
• Certified Delegated Examining and HRM certificate.
• Knowledge of Health and Human Services drug testing guidelines and willingness to travel.
• U.S. citizen or eligible permanent resident residing in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Research and draft federal HR policies and provide guidance.
• Develop SOPs and streamline HR workflows.
• Design reports using NFC/agency databases and implement controls.
• Conduct workforce studies: mobility, competency, career paths, performance.
• Review workflows and map processes for efficiency.

Skills

Advanced communication

Teamwork & independence

Time management

Presentation skills

Organizational leadership

Education

Master’s degree

Delegated Examining Certification

HRM Certificate

Tools

NFC

eOPF

WebTA

SharePoint

Oracle

JavaScript

SQL

Job description

Position Objective

As a Senior Human Resource Specialist, apply a broad range of advanced skills and expertise in the full range of federal HR areas including but not limited to staffing, classification, processing, benefits, recruitment, compensation, SES programs, work life programs, policy and employee and labor relations. In support of the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Human Capital (OHC), Human Resources Operations Center (HROC).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research HR policy, write new HR policies, edit existing policies and provide broad guidance regarding federal HR.
• Develop, document and implement SOP’s.
• Review HR workflow and Map existing processes and make recommendations to streamline workflow.
• Design and produce reports and queries utilizing NFC and other agency databases; and design and implement internal controls process/systems for improved accountability/transparency.
• Conduct various workforce related studies such as workforce mobility assessment, workforce competency model, workforce career path model, workforce performance analysis, workforce staffing structure and workforce demand model.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required
• 10 years of federal Human Resources experience (can be either working as a federal employee or government contractor supporting a federal agency).
• Delegated Examining Certification and HRM Certificate from an accredited academic institution.
• When a Task Order includes tasks related to drug testing and site collection, the candidate must possess knowledge of Health and Human Services Guidelines for federal drug testing and possess a valid driver’s license. The contractor candidates must be capable of air travel.
• Must be U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident and must currently reside in the United States or its Territories. Additionally, employees are required to have resided within the United States or its Territories for three or more years out of the last five.

Minimum Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced technical proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a group or individually.
• Advanced organization and leadership skills.
• Understanding and familiarity with industry best practices.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Depending on the specific tasks, may be required to have advanced knowledge of NFC, eOPF, WebTA, SharePoint, Oracle, Java Script, SQL, and other information technology system.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.