Human Resources Specialist

Job Title

Recruitment and Placement Specialist

Duties

Recruits and places Federal and Trust Fund employees in all grade levels up to, and including, grade 15, and provides guidance and assistance to managers/supervisors on recruitment and placement programs. Provides authoritative interpretation and instructions on laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and advises management on appropriate courses of action. In conjunction with the hiring supervisor, the incumbent determines selective factors for positions and rates candidates. Responsible for a variety of recruiting efforts through a number of outlets, to increase recruitment sources for special programs, and seek out the most effective media outlets. Participates in pre- and post-RIF planning and actions for Trust and Federal employees. Counsels employees who have been affected by staff reductions, including outlining benefits, monitoring severance payments, assisting in resume preparation, and outplacement referrals.

Provides expert position management and classification support to assigned organizations. Develops and evaluates position descriptions for all position actions, including a significant amount of highly complex positions. Applies classification standards and supplemental guidance to determine title, series and grade. Assists management with planning and implementing reorganizations. Provides advice on organization/position structures, possible classification changes, position or employee impact and related actions to assure policy and regulatory compliance. Completes classification and position management surveys as needed, to implement reorganizations, apply new standards or complete other position or organization changes.

Provides expert advice and assistance to managers/supervisors on handling performance problems, adverse actions, referrals to Employee Assistance Programs, promotions, merit increases, quality and within-grade increases, cash awards, full utilization of present personnel, writing performance appraisal plans, etc. Provides advice and assistance when difficult problems arise in establishing and maintaining management-employee relationships that contribute to satisfactory productivity, motivation, morale, and discipline. Responds to difficult situations in correcting work deficiencies, poor performance, and leave abuse. Informs managers/supervisors of regulatory and other requirements in effecting dispute resolutions, disciplinary actions, removals, suspensions, and grievances and assists in the development of required correspondence/documents. Provides advice regarding the administration of formal rating plans, as well as assistance in resolving complaints concerning performance ratings. Takes part in meetings between managers/supervisors and subordinates to assist in the resolution of problems.

Keeps abreast of new developments and regulatory guidance from SI, OPM, and other sources in all areas of Human Resources management. Provides expert advice on policy, directives, and guidelines on a full range of matters relevant to assigned functions.

Petitions for visas (both immigrant and non-immigrant) for aliens whom SAO wishes to hire on either a temporary or permanent basis. This includes H-1, J-1, O-1, TN-1, and permanent resident petitions, as well as all derivatives. Must maintain an excellent working relationship with SI's Office of International Affairs, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, Department of Labor, Department of State, and the United States Information Agency (USIA). Responsible for annual renewal of visas for foreign national employees/visitors already on board.

Serves as a personnel expert on various Management, EEO, HRIS, or other special committees as required. Prepares a variety of reports as requested by the Director of Human Resources, members of top SI/SAO management, other SAO managers or supervisors, or on own initiative. As required, conducts various studies and evaluation activities of program areas. Prepares and presents results, and recommends corrective actions based on findings. Follows up, to assure completion of required actions.