Human Resources Specialist (Direct Hire)

Department Of Homeland Security•Springfield, VA

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About The Position

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. These vacancies will be filled through DHS/TSA's Direct-Hire Authority pursuant to TSA MD 1100.30-26. Under the Direct-Hire Authority, category grouping and Veterans' Preference does not apply. This Human Resources Specialist position is located within Human Capital (HC) Operations, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

Requirements

You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
Selective Service registration is required.
Must be able to meet the requirements for a Secret security clearance.
To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band (equivalent to GS-12), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-G or GS-11 Pay Band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as: Researching, interpreting, applying, and advising others on Federal laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines regarding personnel transaction processing, payroll or benefits; and Operating in a high-volume environment performing at least 3 of the following functions: reviewing SF-52 Request for Personnel Action forms for accuracy and completeness; processing and monitoring SF-52 Request for Personnel Action forms; reviewing employee timecards for accuracy and completeness; processing and monitoring employee timecards; updating new hire and employee records in various electronic systems (e.g., USA Staffing, EmpowHR, RUMBA, EPIC, GovTA); reviewing new hire forms (e.g., SF-61, TSP-3, SF-2823, W4, SF-1199A, SF-144) for accuracy and completeness; responding to inquiries from employees and managers; resolving employee issues related to personnel transaction, payroll or benefits processing; supporting onboarding procedures; preparing reports or interpreting data related to personnel transaction, payroll or benefits activities; understanding HR Information System platforms, functionalities or data reporting tools; or resolving employee data integrity issues for personnel transaction, payroll or benefits functions.

Responsibilities

Under limited/periodic supervision, provides advice and guidance to managers and employees to support Time and Attendance (T/A) Administration and Payroll Program Operations; to include clarification and instruction on established laws, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance on appropriate course(s) of action.
Conducts research and analyses of reports and metrics to identify operational problems; document findings and make recommendations for corrective action. Assists with performing root cause analysis on issues discovered using case management system to help identify trends that may indicate programmatic weaknesses. Reports process gaps and deficiencies to program manager and/or team lead.
Serves as a liaison to the National Finance Center (NFC) on pay matters regarding a wide range of pay operational actions. Troubleshoots and conducts research on various escalated issues. Researches appropriate Federal payroll regulations and agency policies to develop responses on payroll program or T/A issues received from the TSA workforce.
Acts as a contributing team member to develop and deliver presentations, and conduct training or administer workshops for personnel at all levels of the agency with varying levels of understanding and experience.
Recommends changes or alternative approaches to established procedures and practices to resolve recurring problems and issues, and/or to respond to new requirements in program operations, agency policies or legislation.

Benefits

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

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