Human Resources Policy Specialist

Avantgarde - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Human Resources Policy Specialist at AvantGarde, LLC plays a crucial role in supporting the United States Capitol Police (USCP) by developing and revising HR policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This full-time position involves a hybrid work model, with three days of remote work and two days on-site. The specialist will collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to ensure compliance with government regulations and industry standards while enhancing HR practices within the agency.

Responsibilities

• Interview program managers and stakeholders to understand HR policies, procedures, and operations.
• Assist in the technical writing or revision of HR policies across various functional areas.
• Ensure policies and manuals comply with government regulations and industry standards.
• Develop standard operating procedures, manager tool-kits, and online resource guides on HR topics.
• Determine the need for written policies and oversee their development.
• Initiate and formulate Federal HR policies within a Legislative Branch context.
• Participate in special analyses or studies on HR policy matters for executive decision-making.
• Interpret existing USCP HR policies and develop strategies for new policies.
• Identify discrepancies in policy and instruct staff on corrective actions.
• Research and suggest improvements to existing policies.
• Track the development progress of policies and SOPs, providing status updates.
• Develop review protocols to ensure policies and SOPs are current and up to date.
• Implement internal audit protocols to measure effectiveness and compliance of existing policies.

Requirements

• Degree in HR or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of active technical Federal experience in a senior HR Specialist or HR Consultant role.
• Experience briefing Federal executives on HR policy guidance and recommendations.
• Excellent oral communication skills for articulating complex programs and policies.
• Exceptional writing skills with attention to detail for producing error-free documents.
• Experience as an HR Specialist in the Legislative Branch or an Excepted Service agency is highly desired.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting a Federal agency with special studies and white papers.
• Experience with internal auditing procedures is preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to innovate and recommend novel approaches to Human Capital goals.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with internal auditing procedures is preferred.
• Experience as a HR Specialist in the Legislative Branch or an Excepted Service agency is highly desired.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexibility in work location.
• Work-life balance and great benefits.