Supervisory Human Resources Specialist
Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration
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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS)
U.S. Marine Corps
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$102,415 - $158,322
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-12 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves advising on employee and labor relations in the U.S. Marine Corps, helping managers handle workplace issues, negotiate agreements, and develop policies for performance and rewards.
It's ideal for someone with experience in human resources who enjoys bridging gaps between workers and leaders in a structured environment like the military.
The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to analyze programs for effectiveness.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including acting as a liaison in labor-management relations, assisting with employee relations, and managing performance and incentive awards
- For GS-13 promotion potential: Experience developing, formulating, and implementing policies in labor-management relations, employee relations, performance management, and incentive awards
- Ability to provide advisory services and technical guidance to commanders and staff on HR matters
- Skills in gathering data, evaluating program success, and participating in planning sessions for personnel policies
- Experience developing strategies and plans for negotiating agreements at local or national levels
- Familiarity with federal HR standards, including volunteer and paid experience that builds relevant competencies
Full Job Description
You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS) in the MANPOWER and Reserve Affairs Department of HQ US MARINE CORPS.
GS-12 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: Liaison between labor and management relations, providing assistance with employee relations, and managing performance and implementing incentive awards.
GS-13 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Developing, formulating, and implementing policies in the areas of labor-management relations, employee relations, and performance management and incentive awards.
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 AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0200/human-resources-management-series-0201/ 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. Major Duties:
- You will provide advisory services and technical guidance to field activity commanders and staffs
- You will gather data and help to evaluate the success of established programs in meeting management's needs and objectives from information obtained in meetings.
- You will participate in planning sessions with managers and program heads to develop a coordinated personnel management policy and programs.
- You will develop strategies for negotiating appropriated and non-appropriated fund agreement at the local or national level as required.
- You will develop and implement plans and procedures for new agreements or major changes to existing agreements.
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