Sr. HR Specialist

GAP Solutions, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization is seeking a Sr. HR Specialist to support their mission through efficient classification and management functions. The role requires a strong background in federal HR and classification, with a focus on ensuring compliance with standards and providing exceptional support to organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of technical HR experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in classification and position management.
• Prior experience in law enforcement or security organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute classification activities for diverse positions.
• Provide expert advice on HR and classification issues.
• Conduct desk audits and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Skills

Expertise in federal HR

Classification management

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred

Tools

USA Staffing System

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Job Description

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is responsible for protecting Congress, its legislative processes, members, staff, visitors and facilities from crime, disruption, and terrorism.

Job Description

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is responsible for protecting Congress, its legislative processes, members, staff, visitors and facilities from crime, disruption, and terrorism.

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) provides a full array of human resources and human capital management services to USCP for both sworn and civilian employees. These services include both operational and programmatic functions in areas such as staffing and position classification, employee/labor relations, benefits and retirement, compensation, personnel action and payroll processing, human capital strategy, and policy program development and human capital strategic functions such as workforce planning, organizational development, performance management.

The Office of Acquisition Management (OAM) develops and manages the acquisition process for the USCP. The includes the development of strategies to procure goods and services, coordinating with appropriate government offices and commercial contractors, and managing the USCP Purchase Card Program and the USCP Fleet Card Program

The Office of Background Investigations and Credentialing (OBIC) is responsible for conducting sworn and civilian background investigations on potential employees, recruitment and outreach, building access card issuance, active and retired credentials, and supporting USCP stakeholders by conducting criminal record checks on employees and members of the Congressional community.

Position Objective: The Senior HR Specialist – Classification provides expert-level support in position classification and position management for the United States Capitol Police (USCP). This position is responsible for leading and executing a full range of classification activities for both sworn and civilian positions, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and supporting the USCP’s mission by maintaining accurate, current, and legally defensible position structures.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Apply advanced knowledge of HR principles, concepts, and practices to resolve complex classification issues, including proper crediting of factor levels and allocation of grade levels to positions.
• Serve as subject matter expert on the full range of federal position classification and position management, as well as related federal personnel management laws, regulations, executive orders, theories, concepts, policies, and practices.
• Write and review position descriptions and evaluation statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct desk audits, fact-finding interviews, and comprehensive paper reviews to support classification decisions.
• Review organizational documents to ensure that structures support requested titles, occupational series, and grade levels.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for classification and position management functions.
• Lead and execute related special projects as assigned.
• Provide expert advice, consultation, and training to managers and HR staff on position classification and organizational design issues.
• Analyze and diagnose organizational and classification challenges using qualitative and quantitative methods, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) classification standards and merit promotion rules and regulations.
• Maintain accurate classification records and documentation in accordance with federal requirements.
• Utilize USA Staffing System to assess and troubleshoot system functionality (training will be provided if needed, but prior hands-on experience is strongly preferred).
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain flexibility in approach to workload and delivery.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field (strongly preferred).
• Minimum of seven (7) years of recent, technical federal HR experience, with subject matter expertise in classification and position management.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal OPM staffing and merit promotion rules and regulations.
• Hands-on experience with USA Staffing System (strongly preferred; training available).
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.
• Experience supporting law enforcement or security organizations.
• Prior experience as an HR Specialist in the Executive or Legislative Branch highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to lead HR projects and mentor staff.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and writing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
  

*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.

GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at [e-mail]. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

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.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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