Human Resources Specialist

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

This announcement is for Human Resources Specialist positions in the DFAS Human Resources Division, with entry grades of GS-7 or GS-9 and a target grade of GS-11. The role provides advisory services to customers and resolves complex issues across HR functional areas, including staffing, classification and position management, benefits, learning and development, HR information systems, and labor and employee relations. Duties at grades below GS-11 are developmental in nature.

The position is covered by the DFAS Career Acclimation Program, which provides formal training to develop employees for future positions within DFAS. Promotion is conditional on performance, successful completion of training, and availability of higher-graded work; participants who do not successfully complete the program may be separated. Telework is limited and available only rarely on a case-by-case basis when Agency Leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need. Travel is seldom (1–24%).

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Favorable suitability review and security determination; the position may require access to classified information and a secret clearance or higher, depending on the position.
• Registration for Selective Service for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• For candidates with a latest competitive appointment in Federal service, at least three months of service after that appointment.
• For GS-7: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5, assisting with application of HR laws, regulations, principles, systems, policies, methods, and practices; analyzing routine facts; researching customer inquiries or problems; and supporting an HR functional area. Qualifying graduate education or Superior Academic Achievement may substitute as described in the announcement.
• For GS-9: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7, researching, interpreting, and adapting HR regulations, policies, and laws; advising customers in at least one HR functional area; resolving customer complaints and problems; and providing information on HR processes, procedures, and systems. Two years of progressively higher-level graduate education, a master’s or equivalent graduate degree, or an eligible combination of education and experience may substitute.
• For GS-11: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9, applying HR concepts, principles, regulations, and practices in advisory services; researching policy to resolve complex HR issues; and assisting with HR procedures and processes in one or more listed functional areas. Three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or an eligible combination of education and experience, may substitute.
• If using education to substitute for experience, submit transcripts with the application; qualifying education must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Meet specialized experience, education (if applicable), the 90-day-after-competitive-appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the announcement closing date, unless otherwise indicated.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new employee to DFAS.
• Obtain and maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position; failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• For the Career Acclimation Program, promotion depends on performance, successful completion of training, and availability of higher-graded work.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services to customers and resolve complex issues across HR functional areas.
• Advise managers on recruitment options and strategies; recruit, examine, select, and place employees; and conduct job analysis to develop selection tools.
• Advise managers and supervisors on position management and efficient use of civilian positions; conduct position audits and write position descriptions and evaluation statements.
• Advise management and customers on federal benefits, including health, life, retirement, the Thrift Savings Program, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Assess agency training needs and participate in the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of employee training and development initiatives.
• Advise and counsel managers and supervisors on employee and labor relations, performance management, leave administration, and incentive and performance award programs.
• Work with HR information-system end-users to promote efficient system use; support data management and retrieval; and support development and implementation of system upgrades.
• Research HR regulations and policy, resolve customer issues, and support or coordinate HR program processes, as appropriate to grade and functional area.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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