Human Resources Specialist (NAF)

US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency • Aberdeen, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, and is not remote. The Human Resources Specialist provides a full range of HR services to managers and employees, advising them on complex personnel issues. The role involves extensive technical and specialized work in staffing, pay administration, training, incentive awards, performance administration, employee benefits and portability of benefits, management-employee relations, and labor relations.

The specialist applies regulatory-compliance knowledge to address and resolve routine and complex issues, interpreting policies, regulations, and directives related to NAF employment. When required, the position monitors, directs, trains, and oversees lower-graded HR staff. The related work experience must be equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower pay band (NF-03).

Candidates must have at least 18 months of human resources office experience demonstrating knowledge of at least two specified HR competencies, experience resolving complex HR issues, prior experience with Microsoft Office, and the ability to work with varied HR information systems. A degree is not required. The position requires completion of CHRA NAF Career Path I within 18 months of placement. This is not a remote position, and applicants must reside within the 50-mile local commuting area of Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Requirements

• At least 18 months of work experience in a human resources office demonstrating knowledge of at least two of the following: staffing, recruitment, position classification, management-employee relations, labor relations, or training.
• Experience analyzing, evaluating, and recommending appropriate resolutions to complex, interrelated human resources problems and issues.
• Prior experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work with a variety of human resources information systems.
• Related work experience must be equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower pay band (NF-03).
• Complete CHRA NAF Career Path I within 18 months of position placement.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for the position.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Direct deposit and a Social Security card are required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Resumes must be two pages or less and clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Applicants must reside within the local commuting area, defined as 50 miles from Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

Nice To Haves

• Twelve months of prior work experience in a NAF Human Resources Office.
• Successful completion of training in Basic Staffing, Customer Service, Organizational Structure, Basic Writing, and Time Management, or completion of Career Path I.
• Experience managing a high-volume human resources workload for multiple organizations or geographic locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of HR services to managers and employees.
• Advise management and employees on complex personnel issues.
• Perform technical and specialized work in staffing, pay administration, training, incentive awards, performance administration, employee benefits and portability of benefits, management-employee relations, and labor relations.
• Apply regulatory-compliance knowledge and interpret NAF employment policies, regulations, and directives to resolve routine and complex issues.
• When required, monitor, direct, train, and oversee a team of lower-graded HR staff.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance.
• Eligible regular full-time and part-time employees may participate in 401(k) and retirement plans.
• Eligible regular full-time and part-time employees receive paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Employees have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.

What This Job Offers

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