Human Resources Officer

The HR Officer position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Office of People Science, Human Resources Office. The OIT HR offers recruitment and staffing, onboarding, personnel security, position management, and performance management and awards for all employees within OIT. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in affect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption.

Major Duties: Develops and oversees comprehensive long-range work plans and schedules for HR functions, including annual, multi-year, and similar types of plans. Ensures successful implementation of goals and objectives for the HR program, exercising delegated managerial authority. Determines staffing needs on a long-range basis, forming and directing teams and/or independently completing HR and other projects. Leads and improves the overall resource governance, management, and performance of the HR program applying sound business principles, exercising budgeting and fiscal accountability, and linking strategic program planning to budgeting and fiscal performance. Develops technical requirements and detailed descriptions for HR work to be accomplished, setting clear work schedules, deadlines, and quality standards. Coordinates and integrates Service Level Agreement work and processes with the work of internal staff, including recruitment and staffing; onboarding; delegated examining; personnel security functions specifically with designating risk and security levels for positions; perform position management functions except for staffing models and organization change management; and performance management and awards for employees. Maintains oversight of progress, quality, and performance of HR services, including decisions on the acceptability, rejection, or correction of work products or services affecting Service Level Agreement payment. Prioritizing and overseeing assignments in a manner that optimizes workflow, resource allocation, and employee efficiency. Implementing HR automation initiatives and conducting regular workload analyses to enhance resource management. Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Officer/PD70001-0 Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Travel Required: Occasional travel may be required as needed for this position. Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday; Tour of duty will be determined based on organizational needs. Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Physical Demands: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required OIT Mission: The mission of the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) is to collaborate with our business partners to create the best experience for all Veterans. OIT Vision: To become a world-class organization that provides a seamless, unified Veteran experience through the delivery of state-of-the-art technology.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Selectee is subject to background/suitability investigation. Selected applicant will be required to complete an online onboarding process. This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required. To be considered for this position, applicants must complete all required steps in the process. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary periodduring which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. All required documents must be uploaded at the time you submit your application. The system supports only one submission. Applicants will not be able to edit their application or upload additional documents once it has been submitted. Applications that are incomplete-including those missing required documentation-will not be considered. Applicants are responsible for reviewing the Required Documents section and ensuring all mandatory materials are included prior to submission. Note: Applicants will not be contacted for missing information. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation necessary to determine qualification and eligibility.