Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Empl Rel/Labor Rel)

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Position may be filled at any of the below locations: Whitehall, OH: $131,245 - $170,624 New Cumberland, PA: $143,913 - $187,093 To qualify for a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Empl Rel/Labor Rel), your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.

To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Leading or managing programs in Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Performance Management, or Drug Testing, including conducting program evaluations, identifying systemic issues, and recommending policy or procedural changes.

Delivering expert employee relations guidance on performance management, disciplinary and adverse actions, leave administration, and workplace conduct issues, including developing case strategies and advising senior leaders.

Developing and delivering training for supervisors and managers on labor relations, employee relations, performance management, and related HR policies to ensure consistent application across serviced organizations.

Assisting lower graded specialists on federal civilian employee and labor relations work.

Leading HR staff by planning and assigning work and building team capability to execute complex HR advisory functions across serviced activities.

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:

• Serves as a senior technical expert and program manager for the agency's Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Performance Management, and Drug Testing programs.
• Advises all levels of management on HR issues, including contract interpretation, partnership initiatives, and disciplinary actions.
• Acts as the primary contact for labor-management matters, including grievances, unfair labor practices, and sharing information with union officials.
• Represents management in third-party proceedings by preparing cases, advising, and participating in labor-management negotiations by developing management's position.
• Develops and conducts training for supervisors and employees on HR topics like employee relations and performance management.
• Planning, directing, and supervising HR specialists to meet strategic goals, assigning work based on priorities, setting schedules, and ensuring task completion.
• Resolves employee complaints and grievances, handles minor disciplinary actions, and refers serious issues to higher-level management.