HR Specialist/Senior HR Specialist (ELR)

HR Specialist/Senior HR Specialist The Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) provides client‑centric, data‑driven, and solution‑focused human capital services that enables FHFA's diverse workforce to achieve the FHFA mission. The OHRM is dedicated to collaborating as a strategic business partner in achieving FHFA's regulatory mission by proactively determining human capital needs to recruit and retain a preeminent workforce that is diverse, motivated, and committed to excellence. The HR Specialist/Senior HR Specialist provide a wide range of Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) advisory services. They give authoritative guidance and counseling to managers on employee relations issues as well as on the applicability of policies and procedures to highly complex employee relations challenges. They also coordinate the development and implementation of relevant ELR policies as well as participates in bargaining and other labor and employee relations activities. Major Duties & Responsibilities The HR Specialist/Senior HR Specialist (ELR) duties listed below are at the EL-14 grade level. Depending on the grade level selected, the incumbent will perform the following duties with varying levels of supervision and difficulty: Stay apprised of current case law and provide authoritative advice and guidance to managers on all types/complexities of employee conduct, performance, and discipline issues. Assist in the planning, direction, and administration of interrelated and interdependent labor relations program operations at FHFA, such as planning and implementing strategies to respond to statutory or regulatory changes affecting FHFA labor relations programs and/or operations. Conduct studies designed to improve existing labor relations programs or to develop solutions to exceptionally difficult or complex labor relations operating problems. Provide counseling and guidance to employees on the full scope of rights and responsibilities associated with general workplace concerns and management actions, including the right to appeal or grieve disciplinary or performance actions. Provides management officials with instructions and technical advice on procedures, and appropriate responses to complaints and grievances. Provide guidance and advice to supervisors and employees on the full spectrum of human resources (HR) policies, programs, processes, and procedures related to ER including, but not limited to Workplace Schedules, Telework, Absence and Leave, Domestic Violence and Workplace Violence, Administrative Grievance Policy, and Conduct and Discipline Policy. Work closely with performance management specialists, Human Resources Business Partners and reasonable accommodation coordinator to ensure compliance with policies and regulations. Work closely with managers, supervisors, and representatives of the Office of General Counsel to develop counseling letters, reprimands, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and proposed and final decisions on adverse actions. Work closely with the FHFA Security Specialist pertaining to those actions associated with security and employment suitability. Work in partnership with serviced organizations to develop strategic long‑range labor relations operating policies, directives, and regulations. Collaborate with senior managers to integrate human capital management into the overall strategic objectives for FHFA. Partner with key managers and labor representatives on workforce management program issues such as disciplinary and adverse actions, employee rights and responsibilities, grievance resolution, etc., as they relate to collective‑bargaining agreements. Research and recommend solutions to labor relations issues with serious impact on policies, practices, and procedures. Represent the Agency at meetings, conferences, and workshops on HR matters. Negotiate, defend, and justify HR policies, processes, and procedures with management officials to gain acceptance and compliance with program requirements. Keep supervisor informed of trends, new techniques, and philosophies resulting from conferences and meetings attended. Review and prepare comments on pending or proposed legislation in labor relations areas and recommends positions and viewpoints that indicate the effect the proposed legislation will have on existing FHFA labor relations policies. Propose alternative courses of action that can be taken to negate or ameliorate the impact of legislation. Draft new FHFA policy statements and directives or revises existing policies and regulations covering labor relations areas. Draft directives implementing and advising employees and managers of statutory or regulatory changes affecting rights, entitlements, or benefits in these areas. Perform other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Government Jobs - Other Agencies