Assistant Director of Human Resources

Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy, Human Resources Division. The Assistant Director provides full technical and administrative oversight of the Talent Acquisition Branch and Executive Resources Branch, directing, coordinating, and evaluating branch operations. The role also oversees special projects to strengthen oversight, internal compliance, and operational effectiveness across human resources functions, and collaborates with agency management officials across OIG/OMP, HHS components, and other Federal agencies.

The position administers recruitment and placement programs, including issuing vacancy announcements, determining qualifications, coordinating evaluation panels, and processing personnel actions. It also develops and manages OIG’s Senior Executive Service performance management and executive resources programs, including SES staffing, pay administration, Executive Resources Board oversight, and required OPM reporting. The role includes supervisory responsibilities involving staff selection, performance and conduct issues, disciplinary recommendations, and recognition or classification recommendations.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, including all of the following: providing leadership and expert advisory services across HR functions, including talent acquisition and executive resources; managing HR programs, supervising staff, coordinating high-impact initiatives, and ensuring compliance with Federal rules, regulations, and agency policies; and evaluating recruitment strategies, assessing program risks, and recommending process improvements that enhance agency readiness and operational integrity.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment and meet time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date.
• Appointment is subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication; qualification information is subject to investigation.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
• A financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Applicants must clearly document experience, including exact employment dates and hours worked per week if part-time.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and evaluate all operations of the Talent Acquisition Branch and Executive Resources Branch, providing full technical and administrative oversight.
• Oversee special projects that strengthen oversight, internal compliance, and operational effectiveness across HR functions.
• Collaborate with agency management officials across OIG/OMP, HHS components, and other Federal agencies.
• Initiate corrective actions to resolve employee and contractor work-related issues, ensuring appropriate and timely resolution.
• Make or approve selections for subordinate non-supervisory positions and interview candidates for appointments, promotions, or reassignments.
• Review and recommend disciplinary actions, and recommend awards, bonuses, or classification changes for non-supervisory staff.
• Administer recruitment and placement programs, including issuing vacancy announcements, determining qualifications, coordinating evaluation panels, and processing personnel actions.
• Develop and manage OIG’s SES performance management and executive resources programs, including SES staffing, pay administration, ERB oversight, and required OPM reporting.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Incentives may be authorized, subject to factors including availability of funds. Possible incentives include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, and creditable service for annual leave for prior non-Federal work or uniformed military service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed