HR Specialist (Labor & Employee Relations)

HR Specialist (Labor & Employee Relations)
ROLE
We need an experienced Labor and Employee Relations (LER) HR Specialist supporting the HR Department of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD is a Department of Defense engineering and fleet support command for the Navy's ships, submarines, and unmanned vehicles. In this role, you will examine and advise on HR laws and policies, draft disciplinary letters and conduct administrative investigations, support Performance Management under DEMO and DPMAP, and administer the Voluntary Leave Transfer and FECA programs. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides HR support services to NSWCPD's Labor and Employee Relations Branch covering Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Awards, Benefits, Performance, Workers Compensation, Telework, Leave Programs, Performance Management, and Health and Wellness programs
• Examines and provides recommendations on human resources laws, policies, rules, and procedures
• Provides professional counsel to employees, supervisors, and managers
• Researches human resources topics, compiles supporting data, and writes reports on findings
• Drafts letters, including disciplinary letters for managers
• Supports process improvement teams and special projects
• Conducts administrative investigations and drafts reports on findings
• Serves as SharePoint designer and administrator for the LER SharePoint site
• Supports Performance Management program functions for the Command's Warfare Center Demonstration Project (DEMO) and DPMAP, including troubleshooting performance management tool issues
• Coordinates Command Health Fairs, benefit events, and blood drives
• Assists with employee retirements, including ordering plaques and preparing retirement letters
• Ensures LER programs comply with NAVSEA HQ Command Inspection checklists
• Drafts local instructions and policies, drafts formal and informal disciplinary letters, attends pre-action meetings with employees and supervisors, provides guidance, and drafts investigatory reports
• Supports the Telework Program, including drafting local instructions, tracking agreements, and providing guidance and training
• Administers the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program, including maintaining medical records and processing leave donations
• Provides programmatic oversight of the Federal Employees Compensation Act program, including liaison with the Department of Labor

BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years of experience providing Human Resources services related to labor & employee relations
• Working knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Demonstrable experience examining human resources laws, policies, rules, and procedures
• Possess knowledge of Government regulations, policies, and practices under Title 5, United States Code, and other statutes and legal Authorities for Federal Human Resources.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED required; undergraduate degree preferred

LOCATION

• Philadelphia, PA Navy Yard

CLEARANCE

• Must be able to pass a Tier III background investigation to obtain a moderate risk public trust
• Must be a US Citizen

CLIENT

• Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD)

HOURS

• 40 hours per week
• 8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

• Employment Classification Eligibility – W2

RELOCATION

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

West 4 th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations:  This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.