SummaryThis position is in the Division of Compensation and Processing within the Office of Human Resources (OHR), OASAM. The employee serves as a Human Resources Specialist responsible for providing technical processing guidance and payroll support to DOL agencies performing duties that include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advises on personnel action processing, pay administration, and electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) management.
- Provides authoritative advice on difficult and unusual personnel processing issues that require extensive research and analysis.
- Troubleshoots complex HR transaction errors and develops corrective actions.
- Conducts quality reviews and error analyses to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of personnel and payroll transactions.
- Conducts employee orientation programs and assists employees with onboarding documentation. Responds to customer inquiries regarding personnel actions.
- Researches and resolves complex pay discrepancies, overpayments, and compensation disputes.
RequirementsConditions of employment- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
- Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
QualificationsApplicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12, in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
To qualify for this GS-201-13, applicants must meet at least 2 of the following examples of specialized experience:
- Experience providing authoritative guidance in personnel action processing, pay and compensation by applying knowledge of HR systems, Federal HR laws, OPM and agency guidelines to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and data integrity. This includes reviewing and validating data, identifying and resolving complex processing and compensation issues.
- Experience delivering training, coaching, and technical instruction to agency organizations and junior level employees on personnel action processing, and pay and compensation. This includes preparing clear written material (e.g., job aids, guides, reports), communicating with diverse stakeholders, presenting program information, and collaborating to address customer needs and improve HR service delivery.
- Experience in pay setting for a variety of Federal personnel actions (e.g., promotions, accessions, change to lower grade, etc.) and issues such as special salary rates, pay limitations, premium and overtime pay, back pay and other special payments. This includes applying the full range of pay setting policies, principles, and practices to achieve correct processing results and compliance with Federal HR rules and regulations.
EducationThere is no substitute of education for specialized experience to qualify for this grade level.
Additional informationFor more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to the assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.
Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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