Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The hiring organization is confidential. The Human Resources Specialist 3 provides federal position classification support through research, position description reviews and evaluations, and recommendations on classification and position management. The role advises managers and HR teams and supports workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Conduct position classification research, desk audits, position description reviews, and evaluations to recommend appropriate titles, occupational series, and grade levels
- Apply established federal classification standards and exercise sound judgment when evaluating complex positions, specialized experience requirements, and organizational structures
- Research laws, regulations, policies, guidance, and classification or employment decisions to analyze complex and cross-functional human resources issues
- Develop clear, well-supported options, recommendations, and written evaluation statements for review by managers and human resources stakeholders
- Provide technical guidance and advisory support to managers and human resources teams, promoting accurate, consistent classification and position management practices
- Conduct position management and organizational studies, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, support career development, and strengthen organizational effectiveness
- Collaborate with stakeholders to document operational issues, communicate findings, monitor emerging risks, and support informed decision-making
- Recommend structural, procedural, and content improvements based on research, applicable requirements, and functional expertise
- Prepare status reports and maintain accurate records, correspondence, and supporting documentation in accordance with information security, records management, confidentiality, and audit requirements
Skills
- 10 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor's degree
- 12 years of experience is required with an applicable associate degree
- 14 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree
- Experience should include human resources analysis capacity, including all aspects of Federal position evaluation, occupational classification, and job description analysis
- Expertise in Federal laws, regulations, and practices associated with Federal HR programs, specifically classification
- Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, processes, and practices of a large and comprehensive Federal Human resources program, including staffing, classification, position management, and human capital accountability framework
- 7 years of experience preparing GS-15 and below federal position classification and evaluation statements
- 7 years of experience in research and interpretation of Title V, Code of Federal regulations, OPM classification appeals decision, FLSA appeals decisions, policy and guidance associated with Federal Human Resources
- Technical knowledge of classification evaluation writing in OPM-acceptable style
- A bachelor's degree in human resource management, Federal classification, business administration, Business Management, (or closely related field) is highly preferred
- 7 years of experience in technical and mixed series position classification (to the GS-15 grade level preferred) and Federal Delegated/Merit Case Examining audits
Benefits
- Remote work
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- A 401(k) retirement plan
- A referral bonus program
- Paid sick/vacation/holidays
- A health and welfare fringe benefit
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