Qualifications Determination HR Specialist

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Qualifications Determination HR Specialist
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Responsible for the activities in Workstation 2 which include reviewing applicants based on the qualifications required for the vacancy, creating and issuing certs to hiring managers, auditing certs received from hiring managers based on their selection for the vacancy, and processing the selections to the JOA/Job Offer Team.
Acts as a subject-matter expert for hiring efforts for Management, Administrative, and Professional positions for Federal Agencies and/or cases related to Benefits, Compensation, or Personnel Action Requests. Performs complex Position Classifications for General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) positions to ensure that a well-regulated classification program is maintained. Recommends improvements to current practices, procedures, and policies, specifically in the development and update of job analysis procedures and the modification and maintenance of the classification program. Develops and oversees processes related to employee, recruitment, examination, compensation, and other Human Resources functions.

Job Responsibilities
* Prepares the most complex position evaluation reports and communicates actions that must take place as a result of position classification/management determinations.
* Develops expert or unique position descriptions utilizing appropriate formats, assigns positions to the appropriate technical, scientific or administrative group(s) and determines appropriate grade level based on the application of classification protocol and standards outlined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Department.
* Recommends effective methods for attracting applicants, creates advertisements, and establishes hiring timelines.
* Provides expertise on the most complex cases regarding processing and calculation of employee compensation.
* Acts as the expert on the most challenging cases related to federal employee Benefits administration, laws, regulations, policies, and business processes.
* Reviews staffing processes for efficiencies, and implements new methods of receiving field hiring needs, posting job opportunity announcements, tracking receipt of applications, reviewing qualifications of candidates and determining eligible applicants,
extending conditional offer, tracking pre-employment drug testing and background investigation and extending final job offer.
* Establishes guidelines and procedures for the creation & maintenance of the library of Standard Field MAP position Job Opportunity Announcements (JOAs).
* Serves as the subject matter expert on the most complex/challenging Personnel Action (PAR) cases applying expertise on federal personnel processing guidelines.
* Provides determination of qualified and eligible applicants for the most complex or unique positions, based on a variety of tools (e.g., task-based, written cognitive and non-cognitive examination, physical ability tests and psychological assessments) based on the evaluation criteria of the position to be filled.
* Develops candidate selection instruments, including job simulation employment tests and test validation.
* Meets with supervisors and administrators to review job duties statements and identify critical skills, knowledge, and abilities of the most complex or unique positions.
* Conducts classification studies by meeting with managers and employees, reviewing position descriptions, auditing positions, recommending classification actions, conducting appeals, preparing assigned statements and writing classification specifications for unique positions.
* Plans, conducts, and/or oversees salary and total compensation surveys; tabulates and analyzes salary survey data; and makes recommendations on compensation matters.
* Plans, recommends, and carries out recruitment programs; coordinates intensive recruitment efforts with operating departments; and develops sources of qualified applicants.
* Develops and evaluates alternative methods for solving compensation, classification, or staffing issues and prepares reports of findings and recommendations for solutions.
* Provides professional and technical advice and assistance on a variety of human resources issues and problems.
* Acts as a mentor and trains and provides guidance to less experienced junior team members.
* Seen as the highest level subject matter expert in the field and consults with team members regarding high-level inquiries; acts as a mentor and trains and provides guidance to junior team members.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, or a related field. Master's Degree preferred.
HR certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent preferred.
15 years of Human Resources classification experience, preferably in the government sector; years of experience may be substituted with advanced education.
DEU Certification Required.

Other Job Specific Skills
* Ability to collect and evaluate data; define and select alternatives; draw conclusions; formulate recommendations; and project consequences of recommendations
* Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and ability to talk on the phone with ease and confidence.
* Proficient in MS Office applications and applicant tracking systems.
* Skill in recruiting and assessing qualifications of applicants for trade, clerical, technical and professional positions.
* A strong understanding of federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
* Must have the ability to read, interpret and analyze Federal documents to ensure that a well-regulated classification program is maintained.
* Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships and work well as part of a team.
* Experience staffing for Federal Management, Administrative, and Professional Positions.
* Experience managing staffing processes, in a high-stress, government environment.
* Monitor service quality and deliver against requirements within given SLAs.
* Experience working in a fast-paced, complex, and deadline-oriented environment.
* Must possess considerable skill in interviewing techniques.
* Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to human resources administrative functions.
* Strong understanding of a variety of job analysis methods and techniques.
Physical
Demands
Light office duties
which may include sitting for prolonged periods of time, viewing digital
screens for prolonged periods of time, lifting up to 10 pounds, use of a desk
or mobile phone, typing on a keyboard, writing with a pen, pencil, or stylus, etc.
EEO Requirements
It is the policy
of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual
orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any
personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these
fundamental policies.
All recruiting, hiring, training, and
promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are
made to abide by the principle of equal
employment.

Physical
Requirements
The physical requirements described in
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities above are representative of those which must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this
job. (For example, light office duties' or lifting up to 50 pounds
or some travel required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified,
to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer
The preceding job
description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed
to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this
job.
ASM Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, creed, ancestry, marital status, non-job-related handicap or disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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