Human Resources Specialist (Processing)

Full Job Description

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provides the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor to perform its mission.

OASAM provides leadership and support for information technology, human resources management, procurement, business operations, safety and health, space management, civil rights, emergency management, security, budget, and performance.

You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Human Resources Specialist (Processing), as described below.

For GS-201-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Candidates must meet 2 out of 3 examples of the specialized experience identified below: Experience providing authoritative guidance in personnel action processing, pay and compensation by applying knowledge of HR systems, Federal HR laws, OPM and agency guidelines to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and data integrity.

This includes reviewing and validating data, identifying and resolving complex processing and compensation issues.

Experience delivering training, coaching, and technical instruction to agency organizations and junior level employees on personnel action processing, and pay and compensation.

This includes preparing clear written material (e.g., job aids, guides, reports), communicating with diverse stakeholders, presenting program information, and collaborating to address customer needs and improve HR service delivery.

Experience in pay setting for a variety of Federal personnel actions (e.g., promotions, accessions, change to lower grade, etc.) and issues such as special salary rates, pay limitations, premium and overtime pay, back pay and other special payments.

This includes applying the full range of pay setting policies, principles, and practices to achieve correct processing results and compliance with Federal HR rules and regulations. Major Duties:

This position is in the Division of Compensation and Processing within the Office of Human Resources (OHR), OASAM.

The employee serves as a Human Resources Specialist responsible for providing technical processing guidance and payroll support to DOL agencies performing duties that include, but are not limited to, the following: Advises on a full range of complex personnel actions and payroll documentation across multiple automated systems (e.g., HR Connect, National Finance Center (NFC), eOPF, EPIC) in accordance with federal regulations and standards.

Provides program leadership in the development and implementation of departmental policies and standard operating procedures.

Identifies, evaluates, and recommends appropriate HR interventions to address complex, interrelated issues involving personnel action processing, eOPF, and employee records.

Advises on compensation-related matters, including special salary rates, pay limitations, allowances, differentials, work schedules, premium and overtime pay, severance pay, back pay, claims settlements, garnishments, and other special payments.

Guides management to ensure legal compliance, accurate personnel and payroll processing, cost avoidance, and effective resolution of claims against the government.

Serves as a primary liaison with the National Finance Center (NFC), communicating agency policies and concerns while resolving complex operational issues.

Delivers technical training to agency staff and junior employees on personnel processing, eOPF and records management, and pay and compensation practices.

Plans, manages, and conducts employee orientation sessions.