Human Resources Specialist

U.S. Customs And Border Protection; Durban; On-site; ZAR 2 168 000 - 2 820 000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking a Senior Human Resources Specialist to coordinate projects and provide HR policy consultation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with at least one year of specialized HR experience. The role involves ensuring compliance and developing new HR policies. This position offers a competitive salary starting at $124,531 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 1 year of specialized experience at GS-13 level.
• Experience in HR consultation and regulatory guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead project coordinator and senior advisor on various HR subjects.
• Develop new HR policies as required by leadership.
• Lead compliance reviews to promote accountability.

Skills

HR policy consultation

Project management

Critical analysis

People management

Job description

Overview

Please see announcement on USAJOBS for available locations.

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Human Resources Management, Human Resources Policy and Programs Directorate, Human Resources Policy and Regulatory Affairs Division. Location Negotiable After Selection: See Additional Information Section. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed in Additional Information.

Duties

In this position you will serve as a Human Resources Specialist, serving as a lead project coordinator and senior advisor on various employment and workforce subject matter areas. Managing and executing projects and work assignments at various stages of the policy cycle to include formulation, implementation and/or accountability and compliance.

This position starts at a salary of $124,531.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $161,889.00 (GS-14, Step 10). GS Salary: visit locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S. scale and will be adjusted to meet the locality pay of the duty location upon selection.

Typical work assignments include:

• Providing expert level guidance on various employment and workforce situations to include consultation, facilitation, project management, critical analysis, and people management to assist CBP stakeholders, senior leaders, managers, supervisors or employees.


• Providing Human Resources (HR) policy consultation with CBP program managers, leaders or supervisors on two (2) or more HR specialties such as performance management, awards, leave, and related areas which fall under HCP's Branch.


• Developing, planning, initiating, implementing and communicating new or revised HR policies as required by DHS and CBP leadership.


• Ensuring awareness of policy changes including impact of proposed or new legislation; DHS and OPM policy guidance; Executive Orders; Comptroller General decisions; court or third-party decisions; and/or other relevant regulations, policies and guidance with CBP-wide impact while ensuring that CBP's HR policies conform to statutory and regulatory requirements.


• Leading compliance reviews and audits to promote HR compliance and accountability.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service. Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below). All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English. You may be required to pass a background investigation. CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link.

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Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Providing HR policy consultation and/or regulatory guidance to managers, leaders, or supervisors in HR human capital policies.


• Participating in integrated teams and activities and providing authoritative input on HR human capital regulations, principles, procedures, and/or practices.


• Conducting HR human capital compliance reviews and/or audits to ensure HR compliance and accountability.


• Participating on various projects and groups to formulate and implement new HR human capital policies and/or innovative HR solutions.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer experience. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and meet Time in Grade requirements by 10/16/2025. If you are a political appointee or former appointee, disclose as required. Background Investigation: CBP requires all applicants to undergo a background investigation. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Probationary Period: One year. CTAP/ICTAP eligibilities and related details are provided where applicable.

Education

CONTINUED FROM "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION" SECTION: The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

• 213.3102(u) and related disabilities provisions.


• 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities may be eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Additional Information

Location Negotiable After Selection (you must choose one of the following): Washington, DC; Indianapolis, IN; Bloomington, MN; San Diego, CA.

Telework: No. Reasonable Accommodation requests for USA Hire assessments: see details in the posting. Additional Hiring Authorities apply as listed in the announcement. Veterans, military spouses, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilities may have non-competitive eligibility options. Documentation requirements and contact information are provided in the announcement.

Education, residency, and other eligibility details are continued in the posting. CBP: Securing America\'s Borders. Learn more at cbp.gov.