HR Specialist (Information Systems)

Office of Personnel Management • Lakewood, CO

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About The Position

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Shared Service Center is hiring a Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems) to support federal agencies nationwide. The position administers and secures human resources information systems; supports system modernization and integration; resolves technical and operational issues; and improves data reporting and automated workflows that support human capital services.

The specialist works with systems supporting personnel, payroll, benefits, retirement, time and attendance, and records management. The role includes managing user access and security, coordinating implementations and agency transitions, troubleshooting system and data issues, analyzing business requirements, developing documentation, and collaborating with analysts and stakeholders to improve reporting and data quality.

This is a non-bargaining-unit federal position. The job has no education qualification requirement. The announcement states that relocation assistance or incentives may be offered at the supervisor’s discretion. A probationary or trial period may apply, and candidates must meet applicable federal employment, eligibility, and qualification requirements.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Be suitable for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• Report to an OPM-assigned office.
• For GS-13, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent, including administering HR information technology systems and resolving access or system issues; supporting system implementation, modernization, migration, testing, or integration; applying HR policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to identify needs and recommend technical or workflow improvements; analyzing HR system data to identify discrepancies, support reporting, and improve data quality; and developing operating procedures, technical guidance, status reports, or recommendations.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement: one year at the GS-12 level for GS-13.
• Meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Administer human resources information systems supporting personnel, payroll, benefits, retirement, time and attendance, and records management functions.
• Manage user access, security roles, account provisioning, and periodic access reviews to maintain system security and compliance.
• Coordinate system modernization, implementation, data migration, integration testing, and customer agency transition activities.
• Troubleshoot system errors, data discrepancies, access issues, and integration failures, coordinating resolution with system owners and stakeholders.
• Analyze human resources business requirements and recommend system enhancements, automation opportunities, and workflow improvements.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, operating procedures, technical guidance, and communications supporting human resources operations.
• Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to develop reporting capabilities, monitor data quality, and improve workforce management information.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Relocation assistance and/or incentives may be offered at the supervisor’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

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