Sr. Human Resource Specialist

Seeking qualified Sr. Human Resource Specialists to support Veterans Administration (VHA). This is a great opportunity to support those who have served in our nation's military, their families, caregivers, and survivors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops strategies to respond to employee related issues.
• Provides expertise for HR programs requiring expert knowledge of federal HR terminology, operations, procedures, and requirements.
• Performs tasks in any area/s of HR, including policy.
• Must be capable of completing high-quality work expeditiously under minimal supervision.
• May act as Team Lead over lower-level positions.
• Provides services to an integrated healthcare network, ensuring strict adherence to all contractual and regulatory timeframes.
• Advises officials at all levels about disciplinary or other correct techniques in response to various conduct and performance problems.
• Conducts extensive analysis to identify obscure or underlying causes of misconduct or poor performance.
• Reviews requests and submits justification for actions requiring approval by Network Director, VHA, VA or higher authority.

Job Requirements

• Must have Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field, and minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Strong working knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems and Microsoft products (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and team oriented
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Considerable knowledge of human resource law, principles, and practices

Solid problem-solving and team management abilities.