Lead Human Resources Specialist (SBU)

Summary
The Lead Human Resources Specialist (LHRS) reports directly to the Senior Strategic Business Partner (SSBP) in the Strategic Business Unit (SBU). The role of the LHRS contributes to overall VISN performance by assisting the SSBP with tactical and strategic consulting on people and organization development strategies in support of business objectives. The LHRS is an experienced expert advisor to executive leadership on all HR matters at a designated facility and its components.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
03/19/2024 to 03/26/2024
* Salary
$118,590 - $154,171 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 13
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* Tuskegee, AL
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
* Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Multiple Appointment Types - Detail/Temporary Promotion NTE 120 Days
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Competitive
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
0201 Human Resources Management
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Other
* Drug test
No
* Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
* Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness
* Announcement number
CAZD-12355047-24-CO
* Control number
782316100
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This job is open to
* Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open to current, permanent VA Southeast Network (VISN 7) employees only. This is a Detail/Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed 120 days. Incumbent may be made permanent without further competition.
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Duties
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards
This is a Detail/Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed 120 days. Incumbent may be made permanent without further competition
This position is NOT remote. Selectee will be required to be on site at the VA Medical Center.
The Lead Human Resources Specialist (LHRS) will assist the SSBP, who has executed delegated responsibilities for the local labor market through workload management for SBU functional areas: employee relations consultation; strategic talent acquisition and management (staffing); policy interpretation, application, and implementation; and performance and compensation management consultation.
The LHRS will carry out additional responsibilities to include organizational health, employee development initiatives, and training. The incumbent, as part of the SBU, will assist as a strategic advisor between local leadership and the local SSBP as well as VISN HR Operations, effectuating local strategic goals and metrics through expert management consultation in talent management and workforce and succession planning.
The LHRS collaborates with the SSBP, facility executives and VISN leadership to execute and align human capital goals and priorities. Acts as change agent to business through process redesign and approaches that support change and transformation. Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions. Provides day-to-day consultation to the local SSBP and facility leadership on a variety of actions to include employee relations issues, policy interpretation and application, talent management and development, and organizational design consultation. Actively participates in annual budget planning/labor forecasting process with business partners. Conducts ongoing supply and demand analysis for business partners on current and future state staffing and skill needs and designs talent acquisition strategies to meet those needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday,8:00AM - 4:30PM (subject to change based on agency needs)
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Lead Human Resources Specialist (SBU)/PD99880S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
* Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
* Subject to background/security investigation
* Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/26/2024.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: 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 by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.
The BASIC REQUIREMENT for the HR Specialist GS-0201 series is presumed met if found qualified at the GS-0201-7 level and above.
To qualify for this position at the GS-13 level, you must meet one of the following listed Criteria:
Criteria 1- Graduate Degree and Specialized Experience: Successful completion of a graduate level degree or higher and three years of progressive specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Such experience may be gained in administrative, professional, technical or other responsible work positions in the public (i.e., Government or military) or private sector. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Experience and skill in applying a wide range of advanced HR principles, concepts and practices; Consultative skills, providing management consultative service involving the full spectrum of HR functions (e.g., recruitment and placement, position classification, employee performance and conduct issues, employee and labor relations, education and training, benefits, etc.); Experience managing the functions of a Human Resources workgroup responsible for dealing with civilian human resources management in the Federal sector to include substantive human resources work, supporting all management/supervisory levels with knowledge of government and local laws, policies and regulations; Skill in consensus building, negotiating, coalition building, and conflict resolution techniques; and Skill in communication, both verbally and in writing to develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports, and correspondence.
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Criteria 2- Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in federal service that demonstrates HR management knowledge, concepts and principles and the performance of work in one or more of the HR specialty areas. Such experience may be gained in administrative, professional, technical or other responsible work positions in the public (i.e., Government or military) or private sector. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Providing extensive management consulting on a wide spectrum of HR functions (e.g., recruitment and placement, position classification, employee performance and conduct issues, employee and labor relations, education and training, benefits, compensation, etc.); serving as a subject matter expert to other senior HR staff and program managers on a broad spectrum of HR functions; leading special projects or studies critical to the resolution of operating issues and problems; collaborating with the CCOE and VA leadership across all levels to recommend action on a variety of pay areas (e.g., special salary rates, nurse pay schedules, physician, dentist and podiatrist pay, EDRP, SLRP, etc.); developing management strategies to respond to labor issues; advising leadership in the resolution of administrative grievances, post separation reviews, congressional, OIG, OSC, EEO, MSPB or department level complaints; and serving as a subject matter expertise and agency representative in third-party proceedings with various external entities (e.g., MSPB, FLRA, and FSIP).
Education
Qualifying education for the GS-0201 series includes courses and programs in HR, HR development, HR management, business, business management/administration, industrial relations, labor relations, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, organizational development, management, organizational behavior, pre-law/law, legal studies, health care management/administration, public administration, public policy, human services, leadership and/or humanities.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix F1; Human Resources Specialist Qualification Standards GS-0201. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
* Administration and Management
* Communication
* Contracting/Procurement
* Database Management Systems
* Technical Competence
Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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