HR Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations)

Office of Personnel Management • Lakewood, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations) works for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, Workforce Relations. The specialist advises management on employee and labor relations matters, conducts investigations, assists with disciplinary and performance-based actions, resolves workplace disputes, and supports employee and labor relations programs, including reasonable accommodation and anti-harassment activities.

The position involves researching and interpreting applicable laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and collective bargaining agreements; evaluating workplace issues and evidence; preparing documentation and recommendations; and supporting labor-management matters and proceedings. The specialist also reviews and improves policies and procedures, develops technical guidance and training materials, processes reasonable accommodation requests, and investigates harassment allegations.

The position is at the GS-12 or GS-13 level. The employee must report to an OPM-assigned office and is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit. Relocation expenses will not be paid; incentive payments may be considered. A probationary or trial period may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or national status.
• For GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent, performing employee and labor relations work across the listed areas.
• For GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service or equivalent, performing employee and labor relations work across the listed areas.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements: one year at GS-11 for GS-12, or one year at GS-12 for GS-13.
• Meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period or a two-year trial period.
• Report to an OPM-assigned office.

Responsibilities

• Advise supervisors and managers on employee and labor relations matters involving conduct, performance, disciplinary actions, grievances, collective bargaining agreements, and labor-management disputes.
• Research, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and collective bargaining agreements to provide guidance and recommendations.
• Conduct administrative investigations, gather and evaluate evidence, and prepare documentation and recommendations supporting disciplinary and performance-based actions.
• Assist with labor-management matters, including grievances, arbitration, negotiations, third-party proceedings, and dispute resolution.
• Review employee and labor relations policies and procedures, recommend program improvements, and develop technical guidance and training materials.
• Process reasonable accommodation requests, evaluate supporting documentation, investigate harassment allegations, and document findings and recommendations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Incentive payments may be considered.

What This Job Offers

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