Human Resources Specialist (NAF/Developmental) NF-03/04

US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency • Fort Belvoir, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Enterprise Management Employee Relations Group (EMERG) at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The Human Resources Specialist provides employee relations support and guidance to serviced customer organizations, employees, managers, and supervisors. The role addresses employee relations issues, including discipline, adverse actions, grievances, performance management, recognition, employee counseling, and conflict resolution. The position is designated NAF Career Path II, with Career Path II requirements to be completed within 24 months of placement. The position has developmental NF-03 and NF-04 qualification levels.

Requirements

• For NF-03: At least six months of work experience in a human resources office demonstrating knowledge of at least two of these competencies: Staffing, Recruitment, Position Classification, Management Employee Relations, Labor Relations, or Training.
• For NF-04: At least 18 months of work experience in a human resources office demonstrating knowledge of applying labor relations laws and management employee regulations.
• For NF-04: Experience analyzing, evaluating, and recommending appropriate resolutions to complex, interrelated employee relations 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.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for the position.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Complete CHRA NAF Career Path II requirements within 24 months of placement.
• Submit a resume of two pages or less that clearly demonstrates relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Provide direct deposit and a Social Security card.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of prior work experience in a NAF Human Resources Office in an employee relations capacity.
• Successful completion of training in Customer Service, Organizational Structure, Basic Writing, and Time Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide management employee relations support to one or more serviced customer organizations and assist with questions about collective bargaining agreements, when applicable.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to assigned organizations in resolving employee relations issues involving discipline, adverse actions, grievances, performance management and recognition, employee counseling, and related functions.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve problems that require interpreting and adapting standard operating procedures, local policies, or Army policies to deliver effective HR services.
• Advise and assist employees, managers, and supervisors on administrative and negotiated grievance procedures and options for resolving conflicts or problems.
• Ensure disciplinary actions comply with Army regulations and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Draft informal and formal letters and notices for management, including reprimands, proposals, decision letters, and other correspondence.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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