Summary
The incumbent serves as a senior Human Resources Specialist with expert responsibility for delivering complex HRIS and ELPSS functions. The position provides consultation, technical guidance, and analytical support on HR systems, data integrity, staffing processes, and regulatory compliance.
Duties
Major Duties include: Serves as program manager for HR information systems by developing project plans, milestones, implementation strategies, and long-term system improvement initiatives. Participates in planning meetings and collaborates with stakeholders to coordinate system development, implementation, and progress reporting. Interprets and explains Federal and VA HR regulations and policies governing the use and operation of assigned HR information systems. Evaluates new policies and initiatives to determine system impacts and coordinates with appropriate offices to ensure accurate integration and implementation. Advises HR staff on the proper use of HR information systems, including procedures, guidance, system updates, and workarounds. Analyzes HR programs, operational challenges, and workforce data to identify system-based solutions, process improvements, and reporting requirements. Develops, analyzes, and maintains data extracts, reports, dashboards, and automated tools to support management decision-making and strategic planning. Provides technical support, develops functional and technical requirements, and supports enhancements to automated HR systems and applications. Conducts training and develops instructional materials, user guides, and job aids to support effective HR system utilization. Manages HR communication platforms and maintains HR systems, dashboards, and related automated tools. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Yes Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to in-person mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or exemption. Any approval for a RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Duty Location Status: Location Negotiable based in conjunction with RTO Mandate Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems)/PD02974-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Occasional walking, standing, and travel may be required. The position does not require any special physical effort. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-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, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated on the following competencies: Employee, Labor, and Performance Management Human Resources Information Systems Oral Communication [ Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position: Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. 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., professional; philanthropic; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.