Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources SpecialistAs a Human Resources Specialist, provides routine advice, guidance, and assistance to employees, supervisors, and managers in the areas of employment, staffing, merit selection, position evaluation, pay setting, awards, performance management, and employee benefits. The incumbent performs routine assignments independently. The incumbent consults with the Branch Chief on difficult assignments or those performed for the first time to ensure adherence to agency human resources policies, procedures and practices. Such duties include but are not limited to:Provides responsive advice and assistance to management on a range of human resources issues and problems.Serves as the primary initial contact with employees and attempts to resolve routine personnel and payroll problems based on existing NRC and/or OPM directives. Researches the more complex or unusual cases and makes a recommendation to the Branch Chief.Under the guidance of the Branch Chief, holds discussions with management and supervisory officials to plan, promote, and implement human resources management functions based on organizational needs; to develop a better understanding and appreciation for effective human resources concepts and practices; and to explain revised human resources policies and procedures.Provides day-to-day staffing services for agency staff and managers. Determines, together with selecting officials, qualifications requirements and other important employment aspects. Prepares and disseminates vacancy announcements. Certifies appropriate candidates and makes formal employment offers.Evaluates personnel action requests including promotions, reassignments, and separations. Consults with and advises agency staff and management on matters pertaining to salaries.Ensures that information relative to assigned actions is input into agency databases (e.g., Federal Personnel Payroll System (FPPS); Talent Acquisition System (USA Staffing); Workforce Transformation Tracking System/Entrance on Duty System (WTTS/EODS) and that the information is updated and maintained as required. Provides input for critical agency reports (e.g., Biweekly Staffing Projections, EOD/Loss report, etc.