Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) Full Time NEW

Summary

Join the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s Shared Service Center! We’re looking for talented professionals to help deliver solutions that support federal agencies nationwide. If selected as an HR Specialist (GS-0201-11/12) in the Federal Talent Management Center, you will provide expert consulting, manage recruitment operations, lead HR projects, and deliver staffing solutions to Federal agencies while ensuring compliance with hiring regulations and improving workforce outcomes.

Duties

Serves as a senior consultant to Federal agencies, advising on all phases of recruitment and placement, including complex and specialized hiring actions. Plans and executes end-to-end staffing actions using USA Staffing, including job analysis, assessments, announcements, qualifications review, and certificate issuance. Provides onboarding services such as job offers, pay setting, security initiation, and entry-on-duty coordination. Ensures compliance with Delegated Examining procedures, Merit System Principles, and conducts quality assurance reviews and audits. Leads or manages HR projects, including developing project plans, assigning work, tracking costs, and ensuring delivery of services per agreements. Analyzes HR data and provides metrics and recommendations to resolve complex workforce and staffing challenges. Develops and delivers HR training, provides coaching, and contributes to system improvements and automation initiatives (e.g., USA Staffing/USA Hire).

Requiremennts

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration) Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required. You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. NON-BU POSITIONS (BU Code – 8888): This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for the GS-11 Grade Level: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service, obtained in either the public or private sectors, performing ALL the following duties: Assisting with recruitment and placement activities and supporting staffing actions. Using automated systems to review applications and support hiring processes. Applying Federal hiring policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Supporting onboarding tasks, responding to inquiries, and assisting with HR projects or data analysis. OR Have completed the requirements for a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or completed at least 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or LL.M, if related, (for example, human resources, business, public administration, management or other directly related field of study) that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to do the work of this position. OR Have a combination of education and experience to qualify at this level. To calculate your percentage of education, divide the number of graduate semester hours earned, in excess of 36 semester hours, by 18. If your education is in quarter hours, convert to semester hours by multiplying the number of quarter hours earned by 2/3rds. To calculate your percentage of experience, divide the number of months of full-time experience by 12. If your experience was part-time, convert to full-time by dividing the number of hours worked per week by 40 then multiply by number of months worked. Add the percentages. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim.) Minimum Qualifications for the GS-12 Grade Level: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service, obtained in either the public or private sectors, performing ALL the following duties: Advising management on recruitment strategies, staffing regulations, and hiring processes. Executing full-cycle staffing actions using automated systems (e.g., USA Staffing). Applying Federal hiring laws and Delegated Examining procedures to ensure compliance. Conducting onboarding and leading projects or data analysis to improve staffing operations. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. All Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: Accreditation. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by OPM accordingly.

At OPM, we are champions of talent for the Federal Government. We lead Federal agencies in workforce policies, programs, and benefits in service to the American people. We will create a new vision of work, together, positioning the Federal Government as a model employer for past and present employees through innovation and leadership. We will build a rewarding culture that empowers the workforce to solve some of our nation’s toughest challenges. Federal Talent Management Center The Federal Talent Management Center (FTMC) advances federal workforce excellence by delivering end-to-end talent solutions that uphold merit principles and align with Administration priorities. Rooted in a commitment to accountability and mission readiness, FTMC supports agencies through every stage of the talent lifecycle – from attracting and onboarding top candidates to developing, evaluating, and retaining a high – performing workforce. Its integrated programs – Assessment and Evaluation; Strategic Consulting; Classification, Strategy, and Operations; Staff Acquisition; Training and Development; and Employee Services and Records Management – provide agencies with the tools, expertise, and strategic guidance needed to build capable, resilient organizations that serve the American public effectively.