Total 48 Human Resources job vacancies in Abingdon, Virginia

This SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST position is located in the Human Capital Modernization Center, Human Capital, Enterprise Support, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Functions as the Branch Manager for the QPE Branch, overseeing allocated resources such as budget and personnel in compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Tasked with enhancing the agency's overall capacity for human resource management by tackling extensive, performance-oriented systemic challenges, particularly in recruitment and hiring, classification, position management, organizational design, restructuring, personnel, payroll and benefits processing, HR data analytics, and process enhancements.
• Exercises a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities in directing work of subordinate staff.
• Conducts briefings, participates in conferences/meetings, and presents information to employees, managers, and executives regarding a myriad of HR and organization development topics.

• You will provide input on decisions , which have an impact an overall HR policy at serviced commands.
• You will provides authoritative technical assistance and solutions novel and obscure problems/issues .
• You will assist the supervisor in conducting internal assessments of the ER/LR functional program .
• You will plan and administer all aspects o f the ER/LR for commands serviced by the Labor and Employee Relations Department of the Mid- Atlantic Region Directorate .
• You will training on Employee Relations /Labor Relations topics .
• You will Provides guidance , consultation and staff assistance to supervisors and managers on disciplinary and conduct related cases .
• You will conduct extensive research on matters pertaining to contract negotiations , extensive third party case law decisions and/or ULP's; union due s deduction issues and use of official time by unions .

• You will serve as a team leader, distribute and balance the workload among team members in accordance with established guidelines.
• You will plan, develop, promote and coordinate multiple Labor Relations programs to meet immediate and long-range needs of the command.
• You will manage a human resources program through a staff of human resources specialists and assistants.
• You will brief managers and supervisors on performance management techniques (e.g., evaluation, feedback, recognition).
• You will work with the team in problem solving methods, practices and procedures.
• You will advise managers on the application of civilian personnel policies and procedures in employee relations matters (e.g., discipline, grievances, appeals, fair employment practices).

• You will serve as a subject matter expert and consultant, ensuring the various HR functions and actions comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Develops goals and objectives integrating organization objectives.
• You will provide functional and technical support to users of DoD/DON systems and tools that support talent management and performance management.
• You will develop, prepares and delivers position papers, reports, briefings, and congressional responses.
• You will respond to inquiries from various levels of the organization ensuring responses are persuasive and thorough.
• You will perform the following supervisory duties: Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities.

The Supervisory HR Specialist (Labor/Employee Relations) for Defense Commissary Agency, Department of Defense's (DoD) worldwide grocery store chain, supports a workforce comprised of a wide variety of retail, business, and logistics occupations, the largest segment of part-time employees in the DoD, including General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG). The overall responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide expert management consultative service involving the full spectrum of HR functions on highly complex issues to address issues with workforce-related conduct and performance.
• Manage, coordinate and integrate numerous key complex program segments of the overall Labor and Employee Relations function.
• Works closely HR Director and other senior managers on a variety of complex HR issues, analysis of policy changes, and labor and employee relations policies. Including overseeing the negotiations of union bargaining agreements.
• Ensure agency leadership and directors are well-informed to comply with federal regulations.
• Perform managerial and supervisory duties to include coordinating development of workload objectives, assigning work and priorities to staff, developing performance standards and evaluating employee performance, identifying training needs, resolving employee complaints, and effecting disciplinary measures.
• Demonstrate high standards of personal and professional conduct to foster a positive workplace environment.

• Provides staffing advisory services as well as identifying the most effective and efficient staffing/recruiting and placement processes for Civilian Senior Executive (CSE) positions.
• Advises the Director, CSLMO and Division Chief on any new or proposed changes and provides recommending positions either orally or in writing.
• Processes and/or instructs the CSLMO serviced customers on preparation and submission of personnel actions.
• Advises management on recruitment strategies, sources, and special programs, recruitment, relocation, retention incentive programs, merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, and the development and use of valid selection criteria.

• Provide guidance to leadership on Civilian and Military personnel requirements.
• Identify staffing issues.
• Recommend recruitment strategies.
• Process a variety of personnel actions.
• Analyze status reports to ensure accuracy.
• Provide guidance to employees on leave, schedule, pay and awards.
• Serve as program manager for a variety of military personnel programs.
• Monitor DoD Performance Management and Appraisal Program (DPMAP).

• If selected at the GS-07, GS-09 or GS-11 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity:
• Serves as the Drug Testing Administrator for DoD customers, monitoring the worldwide testing process, to include specimen collection, lab testing, and medical review services.
• Advises on drug testing procedures, chain of custody procedures, and positive test result ramifications.
• Recommends changes to drug testing policies and procedures, with specific regard to administrative aspects of the program.
• Serves as primary point of contact for contractors and other officials involved with the collection and testing process.
• Serves as employee relations advisor to assigned organizations, advising and assisting employees and managers in developing and applying personnel policies, practices, and procedures.

• Applies a standard body of Human Resources knowledge, rules, and procedures to perform technical support work in the areas of staffing, benefits, and background checks.  Assignments include but are not limited to:  keying new hires, providing information on and processing benefits, conducting employee benefits briefs for new and departing employees, employee out-processing, gathering facts involving routine HR work in the above specialty areas, initiating suitability adjudications, and processing personnel actions.  Reviews HR and organizational documents for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state and organizational legal and policy requirements. May assist in writing, revising, updating, and preparing personnel procedures and directives, special reports and correspondence. 
• Generates standard reports as needed and on a scheduled basis.  Develops databases and spreadsheets to automate office procedures. Makes recommendations for systems solutions and process improvements to eliminate manual processing, ensure data accuracy and improve reporting methods. 
• Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.  Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.  Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.

• You will independently develop case files and maintain an active and computerized personnel file system for officer candidates.
• You will assist with the accounting and management of the officer selection team marketing budget.
• You will collect and maintain all required documents essential to maintain pay records.
• You will initiate and coordinate the security clearances of officer candidates.
• You will prepare request for appointments packages.
• You will develop and prepare all officer selection team official correspondence, lists, vouchers, medical documents, reports and memoranda.

• You will serve as a Labor and Employee Relations staff specialist with responsibility for assisting in planning and implementing of the Headquarters’ U.S. Marine Corps Employee and Labor Relations program.
• You will advise management officials on matters pertaining to disciplinary and adverse actions, leave, and performance management issues. Develop case strategy which takes into account relevant precedents from various forums.
• You will create case files and draft formal correspondence on disciplinary and adverse actions, and appeals.
• You will represent the Human Resources Branch in attempting to resolve employee grievances under the agency and/or negotiated grievance procedures.
• You will make assessments of the relevant facts in the grievance, identifying courses of action to resolve the matter and selling the solution to both management and grievant.
• You will analyze and resolve particularly complex and sensitive problems and issues. Assess the potential impact and precedent-setting implications of pending disputes before third-party authorities.
• You will assists parties in problem definition and assessment of alternative approaches to resolving problems.
• You will be responsible for components of the labor management relations activities, including contract administration; negotiations. Y
• You will assist and perform fact finding in connection with unfair labor practice charges and complaints of limited scope and complexity; and evaluate pertinent information and make recommendations for resolution.

• You will provide expert advice and counsel on performance evaluation appeals.
• You will provide briefings, point papers, and other informational material to all level of HQMC and the Department of the Navy, DoD, on issues relating to these areas.
• You will evaluate all appeals for performance evaluation review.
• You will develop, initiate, and provide leadership for decision-making on a wide variety of issues, using data resident in various Marine Corps historical records.

• As a Human Resources Specialist (Military), you will perform the following duties which is not an all-inclusive list:
• Advises on career management policies. Formulates and coordinates personnel replacement, policies, and procedures regarding replacements.
• Provides oversight for the officer and enlisted strength and assignments for CAC. Assists with the direction, coordination, and execution of a variety of military personnel programs.
• Develops, prepares, reports and continuously updates HR data. Maintains knowledge and expertise in the human resources arena.
• Reviews and analyzes the status report to identify current strength and MOS shortages. Collects and evaluates information and data and develops recommendations for timely decision making using statistical analyses regarding personnel readiness.
• Develops and maintains various automated unit readiness reporting systems, from HR data from installation and local data base systems and higher command systems.

• You will provide services in the areas of recruitment and staffing, compensation, and classification/workforce analysis.
• You will assists managers in developing staffing plans, generates statistical data to identify potential gaps (e.g., potential retirements, separations due to terminations of appointments, etc.)
• You will coordinate with EEO and other HR functional areas to provide seamless advisory services to managers.
• You will be a senior expert on recruitment and placement and classification for the entire NCIS organization, CONUS and OCONUS.
• You will provide expert advice and guidance to program managers, supervisors and HR Specialists on a variety of complex and controversial staffing issues.
• You will conduct formal position management studies, which involve reviewing organization and organizational structures.
• You will classify all levels of NCIS positions in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and/or Department of Defense (DoD) Position classification Standards, by conducting position analyses.

• Assist in the design, development, integration, test and fielding of devices, equipment or systems using established criteria or specifications.
• Assist in the inspection and evaluation of technical products, projects and resources.
• Identify technical problems and recommend corrective action.
• Review technical documents, product capabilities, vendor solutions, and contractor deliveries.
• Prepare technical reports, analyses and studies