Human Resources Specialist
What you'd do
See below for important information regarding this job. Position may be filled at either of the below locations: Whitehall, OH: $93,400 - $121,422 New Cumberland, PA: $102,415 - $133,142
Major duties
As a Human Resources Specialist you will be responsible for the following duties: Serves as a senior Human Resources Specialist, responsible for standardizing and coordinating audit readiness concepts and related products internally and across J1 offices. Provides technical advice to management in resolving difficult and/or controversial HR problems related to internal processes, employee pay, audit readiness reviews, projects, and initiatives. Analyzes audit and program review reports and audit findings and recommendations to identify deficiencies, adverse trends, or additional areas for review. Participates in cross-office and multifunctional project teams tasked with researching and resolving complex and interrelated HR vulnerabilities Monitors, researches, and analyzes new and changing guidelines, regulations, decisions, and directives to determine effect on human resources operations programs and internal/external review programs and mandates. Prepares letters, memorandums, PowerPoint presentations, briefs, directives, audit/review responses, and standard operating procedures in proper and final format for signature. Develops and delivers briefings and conducts training to convey information, gain consensus, foster understanding and advise on changes and updates to audit readiness requirements/programs. Presents arguments and advisory opinions and coordinates activities related to HR audit readiness between diverse activities, offices, teams, and individuals.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for a Human Resources Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Providing technical advice and assistance to an HR servicing team and customers in areas of staffing and recruitment, data integrity, and/or other HR program areas Performing quality control checks to identify and correct HR deficiencies affecting employee pay Recommending ideas for more efficient work processes Researching and resolving HR vulnerabilities Assisting with audit preparation, coordination, and response processes 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, knowledge, and skills 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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