HR Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations)

As an HR Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations), in the Office of Human Resources (OHRM) you will be responsible for providing timely, high-quality customer service, and a full range of expert technical advice, guidance, and consultation in the areas of employee and labor relations services for regional and/or Central Office organizations. This position is located in Washington, DC. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Independently performs analytical research, fact-finding, interviewing, recommending solutions, and resolving complex, controversial, and sensitive employee and labor relations issues of considerable consequence. Utilizes extended specialized labor and employee relations or administrative training and experience to work on a variety of the most complex employee and labor relations activities and serves as a strategic HR partner to management. Recommends preventative programs that enhance the program, productivity, and morale. Develops and/or participates in the development of procedures for processing disciplinary and adverse actions; performance-based actions; and grievances and appeals; assuring that all actions and procedures are in accordance with current OPM and agency regulations and case law. Provides advice and guidance to management, employees, and lower graded Labor and Employee Relations Specialists regarding the full range of employee and labor relations issues pertaining to performance and conduct including: discipline, adverse actions, leave administration, performance management, awards management/recognition, medical and reasonable accommodation issues, unfair labor practices and contract administration and compliance with negotiated bargaining agreements. Provides advice and guidance to managers/supervisors related to all phases of the performance management process. Assists management in developing critical elements and performance plans and in carrying out the performance management responsibilities.

If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.