Human Resources Specialist

Transportation Security Administration•Bridgeton, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist is an individual contributor or team member who applies knowledge of human resources laws, systems, program principles, concepts, regulations, practices, and analytical methods to routine, multiple, and varying assignments. The position is located at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) with the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. The specialist assists Senior HR Specialists, management, and employees with personnel matters and develops internal procedures. Using established resources and procedures, the specialist researches HR matters involving performance evaluations, training, benefits, pay, and leave. The role may also provide technical assistance to timekeepers as a time and attendance subject matter expert, investigate and resolve timekeeping issues, and advise the Federal Security Director or Assistant Federal Security Director on moderately complex HR problems. The specialist coordinates with Headquarters Human Capital staff on employee issues such as service computation dates, pay inquiries, step increases, creditable military service, and leave. In recruitment and placement, the specialist advises management on recruitment strategies, sources, and special programs; assists with short- and long-range staffing plans; tracks requests for personnel actions (RPAs) through the recruitment process; and recommends strategies and actions to expedite recruitment.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
Must be at least 18 years old at 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 at least two of these areas: Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Staffing, Payroll, and Benefits.
Must meet qualification requirements by the vacancy announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Assist Senior HR Specialists, management, and employees with personnel matters and develop internal procedures.
Research HR matters concerning performance evaluations, training, benefits, pay, and leave using established resources and procedures.
Provide technical assistance to timekeepers regarding the timekeeping record system and the approved airport timekeeping system when serving as a time and attendance subject matter expert.
Investigate and resolve timekeeping problems as needed.
Advise the Federal Security Director and Assistant Federal Security Director on HR methods and resolve or advise on moderately complex problems.
Coordinate with Headquarters Human Capital staff 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, including those emphasizing 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 (RPAs) throughout all stages of recruitment.
Recommend recruitment strategies and actions to expedite the recruitment process.