Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

Department of State Headquarters • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is located in the Executive Office (EX) of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs (E) and supports executive direction across the E Family, including human resources, budget and fiscal operations, general services, and information technology management. The incumbent serves as a senior HR leader, directing and managing comprehensive human resources services for the Bureau.

The position advises E-Family managers and employees on the application of human resources laws, regulations, and policies and provides advisory and technical services across a full range of HR functions and work practices. It assesses the HR impacts of proposed organizational and operational changes, advises management on workforce strategies, and uses HR data to support planning and decisions. The incumbent also supervises a team, oversees staff performance and development, and manages relevant recruitment, staffing, and employee-relations work.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to satisfy random drug testing requirements.
• Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to meet time-in-grade requirements.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in Federal service is required; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Experience advising senior management on non-routine recruitment and staffing matters through interpreting and applying Federal HR laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience using HR information systems and workforce data to analyze staffing trends, develop reports, ensure data integrity, and provide recommendations supporting workforce planning and organizational decisions.
• Experience as a senior HR advisor or subject matter expert identifying operational challenges and developing or implementing solutions to improve HR processes and effectiveness.
• Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others.
• Objectivity and fairness in judging people based on ability and situations based on facts and circumstances.
• Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress.
• Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view.
• Capacity to see the job through.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior HR advisor to E-Family managers and employees on human resources laws, regulations, and policies.
• Provide comprehensive advisory and technical services across HR functions and work practices.
• Analyze proposed organizational and operational changes for their impacts on HR programs and advise management on workforce-management strategies.
• Develop and analyze HR data reports and dashboards to support workforce planning and informed decision-making.
• Direct and oversee the work of subordinate staff and evaluate their performance.
• Participate in recruitment and staffing activities and manage employee-relations issues.
• Identify staff development and training needs; provide on-the-job training, arrange formal training, and oversee team-member training across HR areas.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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