Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Specialist)

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist position at the Bureau of Prisons in Three Rivers, TX, is responsible for administering and implementing human resource programs within a federal correctional facility. The role focuses on staffing functions, employee relations, and providing advisory services to employees, ensuring a stable and cooperative work environment while maintaining the security of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering and implementing human resource programs at the facility.
• Contribute to staffing functions by developing recruitment sources and methods, participating in recruitment activities, and advising 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 a wide range of employees on HR-related inquiries.
• Advise timekeepers, employees, managers, and supervisors on leave regulations.
• Maintain security of the institution as part of correctional responsibilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement for GL-07; a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education for GL-09.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service.
• Knowledge of federal personnel principles, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and assignments.
• Experience with advising candidates on hiring practices and background security requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with maintaining logs, reports, and tracking systems to support office workflow.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and communicate with others, orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.