Human Resources Specialist

Transportation Security Administration•Warwick, RI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist position is located at Rhode Island TF Green International Airport (PVD) with the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. The incumbent applies knowledge of human resources laws, systems, program principles, concepts, regulations, practices, and analytical methods to routine and varied assignments, working as an individual contributor or team member. The specialist assists Senior HR Specialists, management, and employees with personnel matters and develops internal procedures. The role researches HR issues involving performance evaluations, training, benefits, pay, and leave; may provide technical assistance to timekeepers as a time and attendance subject matter expert; and investigates and resolves timekeeping problems. The specialist also advises the Federal Security Director and Assistant Federal Security Director on moderately complex HR matters and coordinates with headquarters Human Capital staff to address employee issues. In recruitment and placement, the specialist advises management on recruitment strategies, sources, and special programs; assists with short- and long-range staffing plans; maintains visibility over requests for personnel actions (RPAs) throughout the recruitment process; and recommends actions to expedite recruitment.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
Must have reached age 18 by the time of application.
Must successfully complete a favorable background investigation.
Selective Service registration is required.
One year of specialized experience at the SV-G or GS-11 level in Federal service, or equivalent private-sector experience, applying HR principles, concepts, regulations, and practices in any two of these areas: Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Staffing, Payroll, and Benefits.
Must meet the qualification requirements by the vacancy announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Assist Senior HR Specialists, management, and employees with personnel matters and develop internal procedures to support this work.
Research HR matters involving performance evaluations, training, benefits, pay, and leave using established resources and procedures.
May serve as a time and attendance subject matter expert, providing technical assistance to timekeepers on the timekeeping record system and approved airport timekeeping system.
Investigate and resolve timekeeping problems involving varied issues, as needed.
Advise the Federal Security Director and Assistant Federal Security Director on HR matters and resolve or advise on moderately complex problems.
Coordinate with headquarters Human Capital staff in areas such as staffing, benefits, workers' compensation, and management-employee relations to resolve employee issues involving service computation dates, pay inquiries, step increases, creditable military service, and leave.
Advise management on recruitment strategies, sources, and special programs that emphasize affirmative action in staffing.
Assist in developing short- and long-range staffing plans to forecast personnel mission requirements.
Manage and maintain visibility over requests for personnel actions throughout the recruitment process and provide advice and assistance at each stage.
Recommend recruitment strategies and actions to expedite the recruitment process.