Human Resources Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys • Honolulu, HI

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About The Position

The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii, is hiring a Human Resources Specialist to provide human resources management services in two or more functional areas, including recruitment and placement, position classification, employee relations and performance management, employee benefits, human resources development, employee compensation, and records management and administration. Formal and/or on-the-job training may be provided as needed. The position is a career ladder opportunity with a full performance level of GS-11. Advancement from a lower grade may occur non-competitively at the supervisor’s discretion, subject to applicable requirements, satisfactory performance, and availability of higher-level work; promotion is not guaranteed. Additional positions may be filled from the announcement. The position is also announced for applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned on satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• GS-07 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 performing administrative work demonstrating basic human resources knowledge, such as assisting with recruitment actions, processing pre-employment packages, onboarding employees, entering personnel and payroll actions in HR databases, maintaining HR records, and providing a general overview of employee benefits; or qualifying related education; or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-09 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 providing technical assistance in staffing and recruitment; reviewing position descriptions; assisting with compensation and leave, benefits, retirement, and training; coding and processing personnel actions; and reviewing award justifications for compliance; or qualifying related graduate education; or a combination of education and experience.
• GS-11 qualification: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 providing comprehensive HR advisory and technical services, applying analytical and problem-solving methods to HR programs or issues, and presenting findings or recommendations related to staffing and recruitment and at least one of position classification, employee relations and performance management, employee benefits, or HR development; or qualifying doctoral-level education; or a combination of education and experience.
• Academic degrees and coursework must be from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education may qualify if shown to be comparable to U.S. accredited education; supporting documentation must be provided, and documents must be in English or include an English translation.
• Applicants seeking ICTAP or CTAP selection priority must meet the applicable eligibility and application conditions, be well-qualified (including a score of at least 85 on established ranking criteria), and provide required proof of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform position analysis to determine organizational requirements.
• Determine recruitment strategies and post job announcements.
• Review applications and apply qualification standards.
• Provide advice and assistance on performance management.
• Assist in administering benefits programs.
• Provide guidance on pay and leave administration.
• Identify training and development needs.
• Conduct evaluations of human resources program operations.
• Provide human resources management services in two or more functional areas, which may include recruitment and placement, position classification, employee relations and performance management, employee benefits, human resources development, employee compensation, and records management and administration.
• Take on increasingly complex assignments as training and experience progress.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Telework
• Life insurance
• Health benefits
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized if the position is difficult to fill, supported by the selected candidate’s skills, and funds are available.
• A relocation incentive may be considered based on qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level