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HR Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations)
Office of Human Resources Management · Posted 87 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $122K – $158K Apply by Jul 13, 2026 Human Resources Management ENFJESFJESTJISFJ Customer Success
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As an HR Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations), in the Office of Human Resources (OHRM) you will be responsible for providing timely, high-quality customer service, and a full range of expert technical advice, guidance, and consultation in the areas of employee and labor relations services for regional and/or Central Office organizations. This position is located in Washington, DC. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
What You'll Do
- →Independently performs analytical research, fact-finding, interviewing, recommending solutions, and resolving complex, controversial, and sensitive employee and labor relations issues of considerable consequence.
- →Utilizes extended specialized labor and employee relations or administrative training and experience to work on a variety of the most complex employee and labor relations activities and serves as a strategic HR partner to management.
- →Recommends preventative programs that enhance the program, productivity, and morale.
- →Develops and/or participates in the development of procedures for processing disciplinary and adverse actions; performance-based actions; and grievances and appeals; assuring that all actions and procedures are in accordance with current OPM and agency regulations and case law.
- →Provides advice and guidance to managers/supervisors related to all phases of the performance management process.
- →Assists management in developing critical elements and performance plans and in carrying out the performance management responsibilities.
Requirements
- ✓If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
- ✓If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
- ✓Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
- ✓Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
- ✓Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
- ✓Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.
- ✓We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this.
- ✓Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
- ✓US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
Benefits
- ★You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development
Personality Fit
Job ID: 851baf7f-ac5d-4a4a-b19b-9a1fd26cc9b1
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