What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Classification Specialist position at Seneca Holdings?
White Pine Innovations is seeking a remote Human Resources Classification Specialist to support the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU). The Human Resources Classification Specialist is responsible for providing expert classification and position management guidance, ensuring compliance with OPM and DoD regulations, and strengthening HR practices across DSCU.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide expert guidance to DSCU leadership on classification, position management, and organizational structure issues, ensuring compliance with OPM and DoD regulations.
- Review and audit position descriptions (PDs) and organizational structures, identifying discrepancies and making recommendations for improvement.
- Oversee classification for positions under AD and GS pay schedules, maintaining accuracy, consistency, and compliance with federal standards.
- Conduct position management evaluations to improve work distribution, organizational alignment, and utilization of workforce skills.
- Provide advisory services, adjudicate classification appeals, and support DSCU's collective response to new OPM and DoD classification standards.
- Supports recruiting, interviewing, hiring, processing, and assignment support and follow up throughout the University, working in coordination with the DSCU HR office.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive HR experience with a strong emphasis on classification and position management.
- Proven expertise in interpreting and applying OPM classification standards, DoD policies, and position management guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct audits, analyze organizational structures, and provide practical recommendations for improvement.
- Strong communication and advisory skills, with the ability to clearly explain classification methodologies and their organizational impacts to leadership and managers.
- Active SECRET security clearance.
Security Clearance/ Background Investigation Level: Active Secret Clearance
Certifications: N/A
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.
