HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating the following type of duties: 1) Providing technical advice and assistance to managers on a range of employee relations issues, including performance management, employee conduct, and disciplinary actions; 2) Researching and interpreting regulations, policies, and case law to recommend appropriate corrective actions and assist in resolving grievances and complaints; 3) Advising managers on labor relations matters, such as interpreting union contracts and responding to information requests; and 4) Assisting in preparing for third-party proceedings, such as arbitrations or mediations, by gathering facts and analyzing case information.

NOTE: This experience must be demonstrated by your resume. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will provide expert technical advice and guidance to managers and supervisors on employee relations issues, including conduct, discipline, and performance management.,You will research, analyze, and interpret federal civil service regulations, agency policies, and case law to recommend appropriate corrective actions.,You will advise management on labor relations matters, including the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and union contract requirements.,You will assist in preparing agency cases for third-party proceedings, such as arbitrations, mediations, and administrative hearings, by gathering and analyzing facts.,You will collaborate with managers to resolve employee grievances and complaints, facilitating productive communication to maintain positive workplace relations.,You will review and analyze proposed disciplinary and adverse actions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, merit systems principles, and agency policy.,You will develop and deliver briefings, workshops, or training sessions to managers on performance management procedures and employee-management relations.,You will manage complex case files, tracking employee relations actions, analyzing trends, and maintaining required administrative records