Human Resources Specialist

Lawelawe Technology Services•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

An experienced Human Resource Specialist with a strong background in federal staffing and recruitment, position classification, and performance management. You have a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of federal HR guidelines and practices. Your expertise allows you to effectively manage HR functions, support employee performance, and contribute to the overall success of the organization. .How You Will Make an Impact Federal Staffing & Recruitment Execution: You will manage end-to-end federal recruitment actions using USA Staffing and USAJOBS, including posting vacancy announcements, conducting job analyses, developing specialized experience statements, determining minimum qualification eligibility, establishing and facilitating SME panel reviews, issuing certificates, and referring qualified candidates in accordance with OPM regulations. Strategic Hiring Consultation: You will provide expert consultation to hiring managers, guiding them through federal hiring authorities, merit promotion procedures, and recruitment strategies to ensure compliant, efficient, and customer-focused hiring outcomes. Position Classification & Advisory Services: You will classify General Schedule (GS) positions in accordance with OPM classification standards, including conducting FLSA determinations, sensitivity level and background investigation determinations, and drafting comprehensive factor evaluation statements. You will provide expert-level advisory support to supervisors throughout the classification process. Performance Management Support: You will support the development, updating, and monitoring of performance plans within USA Performance and provide recommendations to supervisors to ensure performance standards are clear, measurable, defensible, and aligned with mission requirements. Project Tracking & Reporting: You will manage HR-related projects, track milestones, and provide structured weekly updates to leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or Social Science, with 3-5 years of progressive experience at the federal government level in recruitment, position classification, employee relations, or performance management; OR Associate’s degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or Social Science, with 6 years of progressive federal government experience in one of the specialized HR fields; OR 8 years of progressive federal government experience in recruitment, position classification, employee relations, or performance management.
Hands-on experience utilizing USA Staffing to create vacancy announcements, review applicants, and issue certificates.
Excellent communication and customer service skills
US Citizenship
Public Trust

Nice To Haves

You have experience with federal HR IT systems (e.g., USA Staffing, FPPS, NFC, USA Performance).
You have knowledge of OPM Delegated Examining and Merit Promotion procedures.
You have a demonstrated track record of successful HR project management and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

Draft, update, and review Government Position Description narratives, including Introduction, Major Duties and Responsibilities, and Factor Level descriptions, and determine classification for supervisory positions in accordance with OPM classification standards.
Complete the Management Survey and generate Position Designation Records (PDR) and Position Description Coversheets.
Suggest innovations to enhance and streamline Position Descriptions based on prior experience.
Develop and execute a holistic employee performance management program and provide guidance on employee performance and conduct issues.
Track and manage HR projects, ensuring all tasks are completed on schedule and provide weekly updates.
Assist with adverse and disciplinary actions and other HR-related duties as assigned.
Develop job analysis and specialized experience statements.
Utilize USA Staffing to issue vacancy announcements, review applicants, and generate certificates.
Create and post federal job opportunity announcements via USA Staffing and USAJOBS platforms.
Coordinate with hiring managers on recruitment strategies and selection actions.
Ensure compliance with OPM hiring authorities and merit staffing regulations.