Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Compensation and Info Sys) (Chief, Leave and Payroll Admin)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Washington, DC
•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the Chief, Leave & Payroll Administration, providing authoritative guidance and program oversight for the Bureau's nationwide leave administration, payroll audit functions, time and attendance policy governance, telework and alternative work schedule program management, and annual leave credit processes. Directs a national program to ensure accurate administration of leave and payroll entitlements, oversee compliance with complex federal regulations, and establish Bureau-wide standards supporting operational consistency across institutions, regional offices, and headquarters. Exercises delegated authorities for planning, assigning, evaluating, and coordinating employees' work, and is accountable for the performance and outcomes of the assigned organizational unit. Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews subordinate employees' work to ensure effective operations and timely completion of assigned tasks.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
  • Specialized experience must be relevant to the position and equip the applicant to perform its duties successfully; examples include developing federal leave and payroll policies, leading leave administration, supervising payroll operations, directing payroll audits and internal controls, or representing an organization in inter-agency HR policy forums.
  • There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.
  • Applicants must document actual time spent in relevant activities, such as hours worked per week, for experience to receive proper credit.
  • Initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
  • Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation; applicants are also subject to NCIC and credit checks.
  • The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet agency needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide authoritative guidance and program oversight for nationwide leave administration, payroll audits, time and attendance policy governance, telework and alternative work schedule programs, and annual leave credit processes.
  • Direct a national program to ensure accurate administration of leave and payroll entitlements.
  • Oversee compliance with complex federal regulations and establish Bureau-wide operational standards.
  • Plan, organize, assign, and review subordinate employees' work.
  • Evaluate and coordinate employee work, and ensure effective operations and timely task completion.
  • Be accountable for the performance and outcomes of the assigned organizational unit.

Benefits

  • Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type.
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