HRIS Branch Chief
What you'd do
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provides the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor to perform its mission. OASAM provides leadership and support for information technology, human resources management, procurement, business operations, safety and health, space management, civil rights, emergency management, security, budget, and performance.
Major duties
This position is in the Division of Human Resources Information Systems within the Office of Human Resources (OHR), OASAM. The employee serves as a Branch Chief responsible for performing duties that include, but are not limited to, the following: Direct Department-wide Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) programs and operations to ensure effective delivery of HR, payroll, time and attendance, talent acquisition, electronic personnel records, reporting, and related human capital technology services. Manage HRIS contracts, budgets, interagency agreements, service level agreements, and vendor relationships to ensure compliance, fiscal accountability, and successful system performance. Develop and implement HRIS policies, procedures, governance frameworks, change management strategies, and training programs to support organizational objectives and regulatory compliance. Lead enterprise HR automation initiatives and system modernization efforts to improve operational efficiency, data integrity, customer service, and mission effectiveness across the Department. Analyze and evaluate HRIS functionality, system enhancements, security requirements, emerging technologies, and business processes to recommend and implement innovative automation solutions and continuous process improvements. Oversee the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of HRIS functional requirements, system configurations, and data management controls to ensure accurate, reliable, and high-quality HR information. Represent the organization with internal and external stakeholders, including Department leadership, OPM, shared service providers, vendors, and partner agencies to resolve issues, coordinate initiatives, and advance HR technology objectives. Supervise and mentor federal employees and contract staff to establish priorities, manage performance, develop workforce capabilities, and ensure the successful execution of HRIS programs and projects.
What you need to qualify
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. To qualify for this GS-201-15 position, applicants must meet ALL of the following: Experience overseeing HR, payroll, time and attendance, talent acquisition, official personnel folders, and other integrated HR information systems to ensure efficient operations, data integrity, and compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Experience collaborating with HR Shared Services Providers and vendors supporting HR, payroll, time and attendance, official personnel folders, and talent acquisition application suites to maintain system performance, resolve operational issues, and support service delivery objectives. Experience providing leadership and guidance to stakeholders and technical teams to identify, research, and implement effective solutions for resolving HR issues related to HR, payroll, time and attendance, talent acquisition, official personnel folders, and other integrated HR information systems. Experience analyzing automated HR information system functionality, security, system changes, and emerging technologies to develop sound justifications, recommendations, risk assessments, and impact analyses supporting the implementation, enhancement, and operation of HR information systems.
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