Human Resources Specialist (Compensation)
What you'd do
The position is in the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, MRP Business Services, Human Resources Division, HR Operations Branch. If selected for this position, you will serve as the Leave and Compensation Subject Matter Expert and, as such, provide expert technical advice and guidance to staff members, management, supervisors, and employees on a full range of human resources management program.
Major duties
The duties may include, but are not limited to: Provides expert advice on, and interpretation of, human resources rules and regulations, laws, and procedures so that a well-regulated salary and wage program is maintained to conform with applicable Provides expert advice on a broad range of complex pay laws, regulations, policies and procedures and the applicability to various types of employment, tours of duty, leave entitlements, pay entitleme Analyzes operational effects of new or existing regulations, recommends new or updated policies, and develops or revises procedures and implements as necessary. Provides technical advice and guidance to Leave and Compensation Specialists and Civilian Pay Technicians about a variety of complex problems encountered in work assignments. Provides advisory service to management and supervisors on extremely sensitive, complex, or controversial pay and leave issues.
What you need to qualify
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Advising colleagues on a broad range of complex pay laws, regulations, policies and procedures and the applicability to various types of employment, tours of duty, leave entitlements, pay entitlements, and FLSA coverage. Providing various technical and administrative guidance involving the Agency's time and attendance system. Advisory services to management and supervisors on complex leave and compensation problems Identifying the need for policy and procedural changes within the office and making recommendations for development and implementation Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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