Human Resources Officer

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

The Human Resources Officer joins a team providing human resources services to employees of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. The position plans, develops, and administers a comprehensive HR program in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. It advises senior management on the full range of HR functions, analyzes issues, and recommends improvements. The role also manages recruitment and retention, position management and classification, performance management, employee training and development, personnel and payroll systems, compensation and leave administration, personnel records and actions, benefits, and personnel security and background investigations. The role requires sound judgment, discretion, and tact in handling confidential matters.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
• Satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation adjudication.
• Selective Service registration if applicable.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in Federal Service, including evaluating and managing an HR program and providing technical advisory services to senior management, including Federal civilian recruitment and placement and at least two additional functional areas: position classification, performance management, pay and compensation, employee benefits, or employee relations.
• Meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the announcement closing date.
• Meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days after the announcement closing date and before placement.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period and, if applicable, a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period unless already completed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and administer a comprehensive Human Resources program in accordance with existing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Advise senior management on human resources functions, analyze issues, and recommend improvements.
• Plan, develop, and administer recruitment and retention programs.
• Provide guidance on position management and position classification.
• Provide advice and assistance on performance management.
• Oversee employee training and development needs.
• Serve as technical expert on personnel and payroll systems.
• Serve as technical authority on compensation and leave administration.
• Maintain personnel records and process personnel actions.
• Administer employee benefits programs.
• Administer personnel security and background investigation programs, handling confidential matters with judgment, discretion, and tact.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Telework
• Life insurance
• Health benefits
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be considered based on qualifications.

What This Job Offers

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