HR Specialist (Staffing & Classification)

Tristar • Crane, IN

22h

About The Position

TRISTAR is seeking a highly skilled Human Resources Specialist to provide expert-level staffing, classification, and HR program support within the Human Resources Division. This position supports the execution of the Human Capital Strategy for a highly technical workforce operating under the NAVSEA Demonstration Project (DEMO) pay system. The selected candidate will serve as a Department Human Resources Specialist for their assigned department. They will be the first-line point of contact for their customer and will operate as a subject matter expert in federal staffing and classification, workforce planning, HR systems management, and regulatory compliance under Title 5 U.S.C., advising leadership and ensuring accurate, efficient HR program execution. This is not a primarily administrative role. The position requires analytical expertise, regulatory knowledge, process management skills, customer relations skills, teaming skills, and independent professional judgment.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in HR, specifically in staffing and classification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Title 5 U.S.C., OPM classification standards, and federal staffing regulations.
• Experience conducting job analysis and determining grade levels.
• Experience processing RPAs in DCPDS or DCHRMS.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and reporting skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting NAVSEA or Department of Navy HR operations.
• Experience under the NAVSEA Demonstration Project (DEMO) pay system.
• Master’s degree in HR or related field.
• Experience in workforce analytics or HR data modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Access, Power BI, or SQL.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job analysis and develop Level Descriptor Addendums (LDA).
• Determine appropriate factor levels and grade determinations.
• Support recruitment, selection, placement, and compensation actions.
• Prepare personnel action package materials and classification documentation.
• Review and interpret Title 5 regulations and related statutory authorities.
• Review and interpret NAVSEA Warfare Centers Demonstration Project guidance.
• Provide recommendations on organizational design and workforce planning.
• Process and track Requests for Personnel Actions (RPAs).
• Utilize DCPDS/DCHRMS, USA Staffing, USAJobs, and related HR system.
• Conduct research and analysis on HR laws, regulations, and policies.
• Develop SOPs, desk guides, policy guidance, and instructional materials.
• Provide advisory support to supervisors and leadership.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Manage and maintain HR data repositories and tracking systems.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and executive briefings.
• Support EEO and other HR program initiatives.
• Develop reporting tools using Excel, Access, and other software as available.
• Support data analytics, workforce modeling, and predictive analysis efforts.
• Oversee HR systems, dashboards, SharePoint, and collaboration tools.
• Ensure compliance with records management requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level