Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)

$122,198 - $158,860/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Washington, DC

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations) at the Department of Veterans Affairs provides expert guidance on complex advisory services related to employee relations, work-life, and performance management within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This role supports leadership, managers, and HR specialists in effectively managing employee relations and performance issues across various VHA facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, publish, and implement policy/guidance concerning employee relations, performance management, and work-life issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for special assignments related to employee relations and performance management.
• Provide complex advisory services to VHA leadership on Title 5, Title 38, and Hybrid Title 38 employee relations and performance management topics.
• Guide senior leadership and HR specialists in managing employee relations, disciplinary actions, awards, and performance management.
• Prepare a variety of written documents including letters, memoranda, reports, and proposed policies.

Requirements

• Graduate degree and three years of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level, or one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in federal service.
• Experience in applying employee relations principles, practices, laws, and regulations.
• Skill in interpreting laws and providing advice on employee relations issues.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in evaluating and establishing operating procedures for employee relations programs.
• Knowledge of federal laws and executive orders related to employee relations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to support federal careers.