Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Compensation and Info Sys) (Chief, Leave and Payroll Admin)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System invites applications for Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Compensation and Info Sys) (Chief, Leave and Payroll Admin) in Washington, DC. This senior role directs nationwide leave and payroll administration, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and accurate entitlements.

You will lead a team, provide policy guidance, and oversee audits, time and attendance, telework and alternative schedules, and annual leave credits.

Responsibilities

• Chief, Leave & Payroll Administration oversight of nationwide leave administration and payroll audit functions.
• Directs program standards across institutions, regional offices, and headquarters for consistent operations.
• Manages planning, assignment, and evaluation of subordinate staff to ensure timely task completion.

Job description

Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Compensation and Info Sys) (Chief, Leave and Payroll Admin)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as the Chief, Leave & Payroll Administration, providing authoritative guidance and program oversight for the Bureau's nationwide leave administration, payroll audit functions, time & attendance policy governance, telework and alternative work schedule program management, and annual leave credit processes.

Directs a national program that ensures the accurate administration of leave and payroll entitlements, oversees compliance with complex federal regulations, and establishes Bureau-wide standards that support operational consistency across institutions, regional offices, and headquarters.

The position exercises delegated authorities associated with planning, assigning, evaluating, and coordinating the work of employees and is accountable for the performance and outcomes of the assigned organizational unit. Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of subordinate employees to ensure effective operations and timely completion of assigned tasks.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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