HR Generalist - Employee Relations and Compliance

This position is located in the Human Resources Division Oversight and Advisory Services Section (HRQ). HRQ is responsible for the development of HR program management accountability policy and interpretations; compliance audits, HR programs evaluations, consistency reviews and reporting; program improvement assessments, metrics reporting and analysis; and serves as an advisor and consultant to HR leadership and stakeholders on DEA program accountability, oversight, and evaluation activities.

As a Human Resources Specialist (Compliance), your typical work assignments may include:

Serving as an authoritative source, and principal advisor and consultant in support to the DEA-wide program accountability, oversight and evaluation activities.

Supporting the program accountability functions such as policy development and planning, compliance audits, special audits and reviews, program evaluations, improvement initiatives, metrics, reporting and analysis.

Evaluating the effectiveness of HR programs (i.e., classification, staffing, performance management, training, awards, and employee relations) through a comprehensive evaluation system.

Participating in the planning and development of policy and guidance concerning the evaluations of the HR programs.

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 1-year or 2-year trial period, as appropriate, during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

If you are qualifying based on education or if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you must submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.

Specialized experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Providing technical advice and assistance in Human Capital matters; Formulating policies, guidance, reports, plans and procedures to implement effective and integrated HR programs.

Facilitating quality and process improvement activities across agency HR operations.

Participation in or responding to human capital accountability reviews or third party audits of HR functions.

Supporting total quality control and management of Human Resources activities in multiple HR areas which may include staffing/recruitment, compensation/pay, employee benefits/retirement, personnel/payroll processing, performance and talent management, organizational development, awards and recognition, employee relations, or Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

Office of Personnel Management, Delegated Examining Certification is preferred, but not required.

For reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources office listed in this announcement.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

If eligible, applicants may be referred to similar positions in any Division/Office listed. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.

Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives may be considered under conditions specified provided the agency has determined that the position is likely to be difficult to fill in the absence of an incentive and that funding is available.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 1-year trial period, during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the following may be considered: performance and conduct; Upon completion, employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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