VCS - Human Resources Specialist - Performance Systems

Veterans Health Administration; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in St. Louis, MO, seeks an HR Specialist - Performance Systems to provide guidance on performance management, participate in policy interpretation, and administer the annual performance cycle.

The role supports performance standards across all VCS locations, coordinates awards with leadership, and analyzes data to drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with VA policies.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers, supervisors, and employees on performance management policies and best practices.
• Interpret OPM, WMC, and VA performance management policies and ensure compliance.
• Monitor performance plans, mid-year reviews, and year-end appraisals; process closeouts.

Job description

VCS - Human Resources Specialist - Performance Systems

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Now hiring: The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is currently recruiting for the Human Resources Specialist - Performance Management position within our Human Resources Division.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Performance Management Guidance: Advise managers, supervisors, and employees on performance management policies, procedures, and best practices. Deliver individual and group training as needed. Policy Interpretation & Compliance: Interpret OPM, Workforce Management Consulting (WMC), and VA performance management policies. Collaborate with WMC to maintain and distribute performance standards across all VCS locations.

Performance Cycle Administration: Monitor annual performance plans, mid-year reviews, and year-end appraisals to ensure timely completion. Process performance plan closeouts and summary ratings in accordance with policy. Quality Assurance: Review performance appraisals for technical accuracy and policy compliance before they are issued to employees. Performance Awards Coordination: Coordinate with leadership on performance award budgets and payouts.

Prepare reports to support award processing and decision-making. Performance Improvement Support: Guide managers on addressing performance concerns and assist with documentation and processing of unsatisfactory performance actions. Program Analysis & Process Improvement: Analyze performance management data to identify trends, resolve issues, and recommend process improvements that enhance program efficiency and compliance.

Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $73772 – $73772/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.