Total 831 Human Resources job vacancies in WA - Remote - Yaaliku Region

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (COMPENSATION/R&P) at the GS-0201-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Providing staff-level technical advisory service and the development of policy interpretation/guidance in the assigned HR functional areas within Compensation and Recruitment and Placement.
• Analyzing legislation, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulatory changes, court decisions, and other external developments for impact on DoD HR operations to develop detailed guidance to assure timely and effective implementation within DoD.
• Providing policy interpretation and guidance to DoD Components and agencies to resolve complex problems and provide solutions which ensure no adverse impact on the organizational mission.
• Serving as a subject-matter expert in advising DoD management and the field establishment on varied and complex issues such as pay administration, premium pay, hours of work, leave, special salary rates, travel reimbursement, qualifications, hiring authorities, employment incentives, and other pay/employment related issues.
• Conducting special projects in response to critical issues or subjects of intense interest by the DoD Components/agencies or top DCPAS management.
• Preparing briefings, information papers, action memos, and other documentation outlining the results of studies/analyses of specific issues options and recommendations for action.
• Developing and updating training materials related to the assigned areas or pertaining to special interest or emerging issues for HR staff throughout DoD and presents training as needed.

• Provide technical and supervisory direction to a team of human resources supervisors, specialists, and assistants that accomplish work that involves position classification, and providing position management advisory services.
• Provide senior level advice and consultation in the area of program improvement by conducting policy review to evaluate the effectiveness of current policies and practices.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for internal management and execution of classification.
• Advise on the accepted principles and rules of judgment in analyzing contentious and complex individual position descriptions and organizational structures.
• Advise management on organizational changes and how those changes impact the organization and grade structure.
• Serve as the senior lead on a variety of classification issues including: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), reviewing draft classification standards, competitive level descriptions, and various DHS/USCIS initiatives.

• Advises customers and stakeholders on how to best improve current Human Resources Information Technology (HRIT) applications and identifies weaknesses in current business processes in order to improve the flow of critical HR information and transform how HR performs work, eliminating redundant work and increasing productivity.
• Resolves critical issues affecting the DFC's suite of HRIT applications and makes major contributions to initiatives dedicated to improving HR's operations and organizational effectiveness.
• Serves as a technical resource and provides support to users in the operation, maintenance and capabilities of all HRIT applications. Answers questions concerning requirements, procedures and forms for the full range of human resources functions. Functions may include employment, performance appraisal, pay, leave, awards, training, benefits, human resources records and processing, etc.
• Researches the CFR, OPM's Guide to Processing Personnel Actions (GPPA), DFC directives, OHRM operating procedures, and other guidance concerning issues related to processing personnel actions, merit promotion, competitive recruitment, priority placement, veteran's preference, U.S. citizenship requirements, noncompetitive appointment eligibility, etc.
• Liaises to the Office of Information Technology in the review and analysis of functional requirements and documentation to facilitate the development of new applications or systems changes in HRIS.

As a Public Health Advisor you will:

• Lead the development of nationwide program operations and initiatives for assigned operating public health programs.
• Formulate national program and project goals, objectives, operating policies, strategic program plans, guidelines, standards, and priorities.
• Develop and implement strategies and plans for meeting national program objectives.
• Identify and evaluate information, data requirements, and resources to establish priorities and to maintain capacity to respond to internal and external demands.
• Serve as senior level evaluator and conduct complex evaluation studies on operating public health programs.
• Perform analysis and prepare intricate, substantive study reports to cover, at a minimum, study approach and methodologies, findings, and recommendations.
• Perform analysis of collected data and findings and interpret complex legislative, regulatory, and/or policy guidance for use in managing nationwide public health programs.

• You will be expected to remotely supervise HR Specialists and HR Assistants.
• As a working supervisor, you will be expected to train, coach, and develop HR Staff to draft, post, evaluate applicants, issue certificates, and onboard new hires for both delegated examining and merit promotion.
• This position plans and tracks high volume of work to be accomplished, sets workload priorities and deadlines, and makes assignments based on capability and expertise.
• You will carry out first-level supervisory duties in accordance with all regulatory requirements in areas such as diversity; equal employment opportunity (EEO); merit systems principles; safety and occupational health; performance management; ethics, conduct and discipline; and hiring reform.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for assigning, monitoring, and reviewing the work performed by subordinate team members;
• Serves as a technical reviewer for all personnel actions to include reviewing and releasing actions;
• Provides advice and guidance to management officials on a variety of complex Human Resources problems as they relate to HR Systems;
• Coaches team members in the selection of problem-solving methods and techniques of technical skills;
• Provides suggestions on team building, training, and other ways to enhance production and team cohesion;
• Conducts research and completes analysis to recommend improvements regarding all HR Smart functional areas;
• Reviews and analyzes problematic or potentially controversial situations and provides expert advice to the appropriate supervisor to resolution;
• Uses data results and reports to implement corrective actions;
• Communicates observations and findings to leadership, the Quality Shared Services Unit (SSU), and the Training and Development SSU to aid in the competency development and overall compliance of the Network; and
• Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.

• This position is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by locality pay.
• Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized.
• May be required to attend conferences at other facilities or other VA sites on occasion.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Time-in-Grade Restriction: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards

These are remote positions in support of VISN 1 VA New England Health Care System. Salary will be determined by the selectees duty location.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain position management in HR Smart to ensure positions are not over allocated or miscoded.
• Use evaluative and analytical techniques to identify, analyze, and resolve problems within the position management and staffing arena through use of information systems.
• Create, update, and maintain information for all VA positions, whether incumbered or vacant.
• Conduct periodic data cleanses to ensure accuracy and currency (i.e., auditing HR·Smart positions against approved organizational strength).
• Advise HR staff and stakeholders regarding organizational Position Management and the efficient use of positions.
• Verify authorized Position Description (PD) numbers on organizational charts and performs position builds, as needed.
• Serve as a SME for position changes involving organizational reorganizations and/or realignments;
• Monitor and update vacancies for recruitment and strategic planning purposes.
• Independently correct completed actions on a routine basis.
• Troubleshoot errors independently and complete a thorough analysis of records.
• Correct any discrepancies prior to data entry for updating.
• Answer requests for retroactive HR actions that require tracing position history.
• Examine and processes position changes related to a variety of personnel action requests including but not limited to accessions, reassignments, and promotions.
• Route errors to the appropriate staff when discrepancies are found, and provide information to assist in correcting the discrepancy.
• Audit position data in various modules of the system.

• This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.
• Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Time-in-Grade Restriction: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service.
• Employee must meet requirements by the closing date of this posting.
• Current VA Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Monitors and directs a field group as the first-level supervisor of staff located throughout various geographic locations.
• Monitors and evaluates program operations to identify organizational needs and develop human capital strategies.
• Identifies organizational needs and develops human capital strategies that support merit system principles.
• Monitors and provides technical services or assistance such as delegated examining unit training and certification, implementation of personnel flexibilities and advisory services on the full range of human capital management issues.
• Plans and supervises the accomplishment of matrix installation and agency-level evaluation programs in assessing agency human capital accountability activities and liaises with other field office supervisors.
• Reviews and monitors assigned agencies' human capital framework to track improvements in human capital management, evaluate agency efforts, and recommend policy changes.
• Coordinates and discusses significant human capital issues with policy, products, and services staff to communicate agency feedback and develop actions germane to these areas.
• Encourages a consistent approach and the effective application of the merit system principles and practices across Federal agencies.
• Promotes the development of agency human resources management evaluation systems.
• Directs human capital management evaluations that will serve as an instrument in assessing agency progress in all human capital dimensions and the associated standards for success.
• Recommends corrective actions and strategies to organizations experiencing problems requiring decertification of Delegated Examining (DE) staff, suspending, or revoking delegated activities, recommending disapproval on weigh-in of agency requests for authorities, variations, or pass-overs.
• Manages effective and efficient budgetary, personnel, and equal employment opportunity-related decisions.
• Makes final decisions on administrative matters that impact all field group employees in accordance with leadership.
• Functions as an integral part of a management team, participating in development and revisions of program and practitioner guidance, policy clarification, reporting tools, management information systems, work measurement/tracking tools, management meetings and other controls/activities, as necessary, to execute and monitor oversight programs effectively and consistently.
• Ensures the work carried out by the staff supports the strategic goals, vision, and values.
• Provides recommendations and advice to senior leadership regarding improving program effectiveness by assessing the strengths and weaknesses in Federal Agencies' human capital practices and procedures.
• Acts for supervisor in their absence or as needed.
• Informs supervisor of controversial issues that may require executive level involvement, or which have the potential to become politically sensitive.

• Serve as a senior level HR Specialist performing a full range of tasks and/or providing technical guidance to other human resource professionals in recruitment and placement and compensation.
• Develop recruitment strategies to address specific resource or program needs. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate basic HR policies, procedures, regulations, and a wide variety of pertinent subject-matter related to recruitment and placement.
• Train managers and HR staff on availability and use of a full range of recruitment flexibilities such as veteran's authorities, direct hire, and agency or bureau specific authorities.
• Verify applicant eligibility, qualifications, and ratings for complex technical, professional and scientific positions. Perform the full range of recruitment under Delegated Examining and merit promotion.
• Interpret regulations, policies, and directives, and uses good judgment to provide accurate pay setting guidance.

This announcement is open to ICTAP/CTAP, VEOA and Military Spouses ONLY. 

As a Human Resources Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

Duties at the GS-07 Grade Level

• Resolve technical problems related to processing a wide variety of personnel and payroll actions through a variety of Human Resources Information Systems. Process personnel actions and benefit documents to ensure that processing is in conformance with Office of Personnel Management and GSA regulations and procedures.
• Facilitate, track and monitor requests for future system requirements and enhancements for modules within the system. Maintain current on the development status and functional capabilities of HR Links and other systems to eliminate or minimize duplication of functions. Coordinate with respective functional subject matter expert to analyze and interpret the request and impact on current processes and procedures.
• Routinely monitor system entries to assess operational status. Coordinate with respective facilities to provide additional training and/or instruction when concerns are identified.
• Maintain a log utilizing Google Docs which includes information on the date, the nature and origin of end user request and the date and nature of resolution.
• Provide technical advice to staff and serviced organization officials to ensure timely implementation of new subsystems and/or enhancements to existing system. Respond to customer inquiries via telephone, email, and personal contact.

Duties at the GS-09 Grade Level

• Process personnel actions and benefit documents to ensure that processing is in conformance with Office of Personnel Management and GSA regulations and procedures. Resolve technical problems related to processing a wide variety of personnel and payroll actions through a variety of Human Resources Information Systems.
• Facilitate, track and monitor requests for future system requirements and enhancements for a modules within the system. Maintain current on the development status and functional capabilities of HR Links and other systems to eliminate or minimize duplication of functions. Coordinate with respective functional subject matter expert to analyze and interpret the request and impact on current processes and procedures. Conduct extensive research including reviewing personnel action history, error messages, system requirements and capabilities, interface between HR Links, PAR systems, and other Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) relevant factors to identify the cause of problems and to develop workable solutions. Provide information and coordinates with Payroll, information technology staffs, and users to resolve problems. Take appropriate corrective actions and explains to users the source of problems and the steps required to resolve the problem.
• Provide nationwide help desk services for GSA Nationwide employees. Provide technical advice to staff and serviced organization officials to ensure timely implementation of new subsystems and/or enhancements to existing system. Evaluate problems, trends, and patterns and determines the need for user training, application modifications, or other solutions to resolve wide-spread problems. Provide feedback to management along with recommendations for improvements. Provide customer training and on-site assistance as needed.
• Respond to customer inquiries via telephone, email, and personal contact. Maintain a log utilizing Google Docs which includes information on the date, the nature and origin of end user request and the date and nature of resolution.

This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. Although you must reside and perform the job functions in the specific geographic location, it will not require you to report to the agency worksite on a regular and recurring basis.