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Human Resources Specialist

WHAT IS THE HUMAN CAPITOL OFFICEDIVISION?

A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Recruitment, Staffing and Placement, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Position Classification/Position Management, Training and Leadership Development, Labor Relations/Employee Relations (LR/ER), Human Resource Automated Systems, Compensation, Payroll and Personnel Systems, Human Resources Policy, Personnel Security

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

Provides information and/or advice to HR support staff, program managers, operating officials, and applicants on legal or regulatory requirements relating to assigned HR functions.-Works directly with HCO on complex issues in the assigned areas of discipline and maintains a regular working relationship with HCO on policy development and proposals surrounding the assigned areas of discipline.
Focuses on issues that affect the assigned business unit relative to the incumbent's areas of expertise.
Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with managers; meets with managers to discuss various HR strategies. Provides strategic consultative advisory services on a wide range of initiatives, issues and problems with management and customer HR offices.
Regularly participates in process review teams, projects and business improvement efforts to contribute to the continuous improvement and streamlining of HR processes, procedures, approaches and systems. This includes reviewing existing guidelines and procedures and proposing improvements and modified or new practices/procedures.
May perform in a representative role within the assigned business unit, and occasionally leads individual projects within the business unit or crossing organizational lines.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

If you are in a telework eligible position, you may be directed to temporarily telework on a full-time basis due to COVID 19. Employees must be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. Once normal operations resume, employees may be directed back to the office to perform the duties of their position. Telework eligibility does not guarantee telework; employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))
Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/(https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement OR time of referral:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07:

To be minimally qualified for this position at the grade 7 level, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Entry-level human resources assignments that include analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; experience planning and organizing work, and communicating factual and procedural HR information clearly, verbally, and in writing.

EDUCATION: 1 academic year of graduate education in a related field of study such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.

Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09:

To be minimally qualified for this position at the grade 9 level, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Performing highly structured, entry-level work designed to develop broader and more in-depth assignments used within HR functions; communicating factual and procedural HR information clearly both orally and in writing; and gathering and analyzing basic facts and drawing conclusions regarding HR processes.

EDUCATION: A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as: human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.

2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as: human resources, organizational psychology, public administration, or other administrative and management fields,

LL. B or JD if related.

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11:

To be minimally qualified for this position at the grade 11 level, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes applying a wide range of methods, principles, and practices commonly used within HR functions. Examples of creditable work experience includes: Advising management officials on various HR processes; advising on the procedural and regulatory requirements governing HR functions and or processes.

EDUCATION: A Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as: human resources, organizational psychology, public administration or other administrative and management fields.

3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a related field of study such as: human resources, organizational psychology, public administration or other administrative and management fields.

LL. M., if related.

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12:

To be minimally qualified for this position at the grade 12 level, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes applying a wide range of HR concepts, methods, principles, and practices used in HR functions/processes. Examples of creditable work experience includes: Identifying HR needs; conducting a variety of analysis and using the results to make recommendations and support actions; advising management officials on HR sources and strategies while adhering to Federal personnel regulations, agency policies and directives, and contractual provisions governing the HR functions/processes. Assisting and developing other HR personnel.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:

To be minimally qualified for this position at the grade 13 level, applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Demonstrated experience applying a full range of human resources laws, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of the full range interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions to human resources issues; in depth experience with HR issues and system in order to advise and assist management in the interpretation/execution of the Federal laws, executive orders, negotiated contracts and agency specific guidance; Experience using oral and written communication techniques to meet and deal tactfully and persuasively with others to resolve issues which are often controversial and sensitive in nature and to maintain harmonious relationships with all parties. Experience using consulting and facilitation techniques and methods with a wide range of stakeholders.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14:

To be eligible for this position at the grade 14 level, applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Demonstrated experience applying a full range of human resources laws, theories, principles, and practices with an understanding of the full range interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions to human resources issues; in depth experience with HR issues and system in order to advise and assist management in the interpretation and execution of Federal laws, executive orders, negotiated contracts and agency specific guidance; Experience using oral and written communication techniques to meet and deal tactfully and persuasively with others to resolve issues which are often controversial and sensitive in nature and to maintain harmonious relationships with all parties. Experience using consulting and facilitation techniques and methods to explain, persuade, guide, counsel, question, and respond regarding extremely complex and complicated concepts and situations to a wide variety of people including senior management or executives with varying technical expertise, educational background, organizational knowledge and often strongly-held points of view.

Continued in Additional Information

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Additional information

Continued from Qualifications:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-15:

To be eligible for this position at the grade 15 level, applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Demonstrated experience applying a mastery level of knowledge of executive orders, regulations, principles, practices and techniques of human resources, and knowledge of objectives, principles, policies, and procedures of personnel management in the federal service to provide to provide integrated solutions to human resources issues. Expert level expert knowledge of and experience addressing current issues, problems, and procedures in federal and non-federal sector human resources disciplines to develop agency policy and provide a wide range of advisory services and a high level of consultative support; in depth experience with HR issues and system in order to advise and assist management in the interpretation and execution of Federal laws, executive orders, negotiated contracts and agency specific guidance; Experience using oral and written communication techniques to meet and deal tactfully and persuasively with others to resolve issues which are often controversial and sensitive in nature and to maintain harmonious relationships with all parties. Experience using consulting and facilitation techniques and methods to explain, persuade, guide, counsel, question, and respond regarding extremely complex and complicated concepts and situations to a wide variety of people including senior management or executives with varying technical expertise, educational background, organizational knowledge and often strongly-held points of view.

Continued from Requirements:

A 1-year probationary period is required.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Tour of Duty: Day Shift- Start and Stop Times Between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
Relocation expenses - No
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 12/19/2023. This announcement will establish an inventory of applicants. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they become available.