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HR Specialist/Senior HR Specialist (ELR)
Federal Housing Finance Agency · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $112K – $251K Apply by Jun 24, 2026 Human Resources Management ENFJESFJESTJISFJ
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This position is for a Human Resources Specialist/Senior Human Resources Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations) in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO), Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM). In this role, the incumbent will consult with managers and staff on the full range/scope of issues related to the implementation and administration of the Agency's collective-bargaining agreement, including grievance processes.
What You'll Do
- →Office of Human Resources Management The Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) provides client-centric, data-driven, and solution-focused human capital services that enables FHFA's diverse workforce to achieve the FHFA mission.
- →The OHRM is dedicated to collaborating as a strategic business partner in achieving FHFA's regulatory mission by proactively determining human capital needs to recruit and retain a preeminent workforce that is diverse, motivated, and committed to excellence.
- →Position Overview The HR Specialist/Senior HR Specialist provide a wide range of Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) advisory services.
- →They give authoritative guidance and counseling to managers on employee relations issues as well as on the applicability of policies and procedures to highly complex employee relations challenges.
- →They also coordinate the development and implementation of relevant ELR policies as well as participates in bargaining and other labor and employee relations activities.
- →Major Duties & Responsibilities The HR Specialist/Senior HR Specialist (ELR) duties listed below are at the EL-14 grade level.
- →Depending on the grade level selected, the incumbent will perform the following duties with varying levels of supervision and difficulty: Stay apprised of current case law and provide authoritative advice and guidance to managers on all types/complexities of employee conduct, performance, and discipline issues.
- →Assist in the planning, direction, and administration of interrelated and interdependent labor relations program operations at FHFA, such as planning and implementing strategies to respond to statutory or regulatory changes affecting FHFA labor relations programs and/or operations.
- →Conduct studies designed to improve existing labor relations programs or to develop solutions to exceptionally difficult or complex labor relations operating problems.
- →Provide counseling and guidance to employees on the full scope of rights and responsibilities associated with general workplace concerns and management actions, including the right to appeal or grieve disciplinary or performance actions.
- →Provides management officials with instructions and technical advice on procedures, and appropriate responses to complaints and grievances.
- →Provide guidance and advice to supervisors and employees on the full spectrum of human resources (HR) policies, programs, processes, and procedures related to ER including, but not limited to Workplace Schedules, Telework, Absence and Leave, Domestic Violence and Workplace Violence, Administrative Grievance Policy, and Conduct and Discipline Policy.
- →Work closely with performance management specialists, Human Resources Business Partners and reasonable accommodation coordinator to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
- →Work closely with managers, supervisors, and representatives of the Office of General Counsel to develop counseling letters, reprimands, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and proposed and final decisions on adverse actions.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 0232442f-42ad-4233-bd8a-6f9d73a728ed
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