Human Resources Specialist (Processing)

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management • Washington, DC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist works in the Division of Compensation and Processing within the Office of Human Resources (OHR), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM). The position provides technical processing guidance and payroll support to Department of Labor agencies. OASAM provides infrastructure and support for the Department of Labor’s mission, including human resources management and other administrative functions.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Complete a probationary period if the requirement has not already been met.
• Have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service.
• Meet at least two of the listed specialized-experience examples: providing authoritative guidance on personnel action processing, pay, and compensation using knowledge of HR systems, Federal HR laws, OPM and agency guidelines; delivering training, coaching, and technical instruction on personnel processing and compensation; or setting pay for a variety of Federal personnel actions and addressing related pay issues using applicable policies and rules.
• There is no education substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Advise on personnel action processing, pay administration, and electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) management.
• Provide authoritative advice on difficult and unusual personnel processing issues requiring extensive research and analysis.
• Troubleshoot complex HR transaction errors and develop corrective actions.
• Conduct quality reviews and error analyses to ensure personnel and payroll transactions are accurate and timely.
• Conduct employee orientation programs and assist employees with onboarding documentation.
• Respond to customer inquiries about personnel actions.
• Research and resolve complex pay discrepancies, overpayments, and compensation disputes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits for employees and their families; eligibility and specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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