Human Resources Specialist - Classification

Securities and Exchange Commission•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Office of Human Resources is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join the Talent Acquisitions Group (TAG). TAG provides strategic management support for the SEC’s human capital by administering programs, establishing policies, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The position focuses on classification and position management, including organizational changes, position reviews, and day-to-day human resources support. The specialist analyzes classification matters, develops legally supportable conclusions, advises management and customers, and represents entities inside and outside the agency. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-12 level. Applicants must be U.S. citizens; appointment may require a one-year probationary period and is contingent on a pre-employment security investigation. The position may be subject to drug testing. Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship.
  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-12 level.
  • Experience researching, interpreting, and providing advice and guidance on position classification and position management.
  • Experience preparing classification analyses, desk audit evaluations, and reorganization justifications.
  • Experience communicating with hiring managers, employees, and other interested parties on classification topics.
  • Meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement at the GS/SK-12 level.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
  • Completion of a pre-employment security investigation; favorable background investigation results may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
  • The position may be subject to drug testing.
  • The selectee must report to the listed duty station(s).
  • Complete a one-year probationary period if required.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail, customer service, workload management, and problem-solving and decision-making competencies.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze proposals for reorganizations, position realignments, or restructuring.
  • Execute all components of desk audits.
  • Support management officials at all levels on classification and position management matters.
  • Interpret classification policies and related compensation and staffing policies, and determine their effects from a classification perspective.
  • Research classification policies, manuals, and standards to finalize precedent-setting position classification decisions and plan upcoming classification reviews.
  • Synthesize complex classification findings into legally supportable conclusions concerning position reviews and represent entities inside and outside the agency.
  • Provide day-to-day human resources operational support, address customer issues, and recommend solutions and options.

Benefits

  • Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; eligibility depends on position type.
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