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Human Resources Specialist (Compensation Recruitment and Placement)

Defense Human Resources Activity

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$107,228 - $158,322

per year

Closes

April 3, 2026

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves advising on human resources policies related to employee pay, hiring, and staffing for the Department of Defense, including interpreting rules and creating guidance to help implement changes smoothly.

You'll analyze new laws and regulations, solve complex problems for DoD teams, and prepare reports or training to support HR operations.

It's a good fit for someone with strong experience in federal HR, especially in compensation and recruitment, who enjoys policy work and communicating solutions to leaders.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in federal service
  • Skill in interpreting HR policies, statutes, and regulations
  • Experience advising on compensation, recruitment, or staffing programs
  • Ability to prepare and present briefings, presentations, and documentation
  • Knowledge of analyzing legislation, OPM regulations, and external impacts on HR
  • Expertise in pay administration, premium pay, hiring authorities, and employment incentives
  • Experience conducting special projects and developing training materials

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing staff-level technical advisory service and the development of policy interpretation/guidance in the assigned HR functional areas within Compensation and Recruitment and Placement.

Position may be filled at any of the below locations: Patrick AFB, FL: $107,228 - $139,398 San Antonio, TX: $108,001 - $140,403 Alexandria, VA: $121,785 - $158,322 You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Interpreting HR policy including statutory and regulatory guidance.

Advising customers on HR programs to include: compensation, recruitment, or staffing. Preparing and presenting internal and external briefings and presentations.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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 receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

As a Human Resources Specialist (Compensation Recruitment and Placement) at the GS-0201-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Providing staff-level technical advisory service and the development of policy interpretation/guidance in the assigned HR functional areas within Compensation and Recruitment and Placement.

Analyzing legislation, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulatory changes, court decisions, and other external developments for impact on DoD HR operations to develop detailed guidance to assure timely and effective implementation within DoD.

Providing policy interpretation and guidance to DoD Components and agencies to resolve complex problems and provide solutions which ensure no adverse impact on the organizational mission.

Serving as a subject-matter expert in advising DoD management and the field establishment on varied and complex issues such as pay administration, premium pay, hours of work, leave, special salary rates, travel reimbursement, qualifications, hiring authorities, employment incentives, and other pay/employment related issues.

Conducting special projects in response to critical issues or subjects of intense interest by the DoD Components/agencies or top DCPAS management.

Preparing briefings, information papers, action memos, and other documentation outlining the results of studies/analyses of specific issues options and recommendations for action.

Developing and updating training materials related to the assigned areas or pertaining to special interest or emerging issues for HR staff throughout DoD and presents training as needed.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DHRADCPAS-26-12920562-MP