Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Specialist)

$56,287 - $81,038/Yr

Bureau of Prisons - Houston, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Houston, TX

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist position at the Department of Justice is responsible for assisting in the administration and implementation of human resource programs within a Bureau of Prisons federal correctional facility. The role focuses on staffing functions, employee relations, and ensuring compliance with personnel policies, all while maintaining the security of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering and implementing human resource programs at the facility.
• Develop recruitment sources and methods, participate in recruitment activities, and advise prospective applicants.
• Schedule and conduct interviews, request certificates of eligible candidates, and prepare requests for security clearances.
• Administer employee relations matters, including the incentive awards program, performance evaluation program, and leave administration program.
• Provide advisory services to employees, managers, and supervisors on leave regulations and other HR-related inquiries.
• Maintain security of the institution as a primary responsibility.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• For GL-05: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• For GL-07: One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement.
• For GL-05: Three years of general experience, one year of which was equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
• For GL-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of federal personnel principles, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and assignments.
• Experience with responding to formal and informal Human Resource related inquiries.

Benefits

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