Human Resources Specialist

Job Title

Human Resources Specialist position located at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides assistance to Senior HR Specialists, management and employees on personnel matters and develops internal procedures to assist with this effort. Uses established resources and procedures to research various HR related matters concerning performance evaluations, training, benefits, pay, leave.
• May serve as time and attendance (T&A) subject matter expert providing technical assistance to timekeepers regarding the operations of the timekeeping record system and the latest approved airport timekeeping system. As needed, investigates and resolves timekeeping problems associated with various and unrelated types of issues.
• Provides administrative advice and assistance to the Federal Security Director (FSD)/ Assistant Federal Security Director (AFSD) and exercises knowledge and skill in applying HR methods, principles sufficient to advise on or resolve moderately complex problems which are typically precedent in nature.
• Works with HQ Human Capital staff (e.g., staffing, benefits, worker's compensation, management employee relations) to coordinate and resolve employee issues involving service computation dates, pay inquiries, step increases, creditable military service, leave etc.
• Recruitment and Placement. Advises management on recruitment strategies, sources and special programs, which emphasize affirmative action in staffing positions. Assists in developing short- and long-range staffing plans to forecast personnel mission requirements.
• Manages and maintains full visibility over all RPAs from cradle to grave and provide advice/assistance in all stages of the recruitment process. Makes recommendations on recruitment strategies and actions to be taken to expedite the recruitment process.

The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (F Band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.