Human Resources Specialist

$62,522 - $81,278/Yr

United States Department of Justice - Columbus, OH

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Columbus, OH

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist position at the Department of Justice for the Southern District of Ohio involves providing comprehensive HR support within the U.S. Attorney's Office. The role includes interpreting HR laws, managing staffing and placement activities, and assisting with performance management and benefits administration. The position is designed for individuals who are looking to grow their HR expertise in a federal environment, with responsibilities increasing in complexity as the employee gains experience.

Responsibilities

• Researching, interpreting, and applying human resource-related laws and regulations to individual situations and questions raised by employees and supervisors.
• Providing management with a wide range of flexible and innovative strategies in administering staffing and placement activities in the District.
• Reviewing applications and applying qualification standards.
• Assisting with the personnel security and background investigation program.
• Providing advice and assistance on performance management.
• Providing advice and assistance in the administration of benefits programs.
• Processing personnel actions in an automated payroll/personnel system ensuring accurate processing and recording of all personnel actions, and researching and resolving errors as needed.
• Maintaining personnel records.
• Providing guidance to staff on the availability and appropriateness of training opportunities.
• Planning and conducting employee orientations and exit briefings.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National status.
• Satisfactory pre-employment adjudication including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing.
• Registration for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Completion of a one-year probationary period, if selected.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
• Specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in Federal service, or a Master's degree in a related field, or a combination of education and experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in federal human resources processes and regulations.
• Knowledge of automated payroll/personnel systems.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Telework options
• Life insurance
• Health benefits
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System