Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (ER/LR) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

As the Human Resources Specialist (Employee Labor Relations), you will: Serve as the senior expert on Employee and Labor Relations for the FRA.

Plan, develop, and implement streamlined and comprehensive programs related to employee relations, labor relations, suitability, reasonable accommodations, leave programs, including FMLA, awards and employee performance management.

Develop strategic and tactical program objectives and policy guidance relating to employee relations, discipline, performance management and awards, employment conditions, grievance and appeal procedures, and allowances, and entitlement with the goal of creating a positive employment environment for supervisors and employees to excel.

Apply a broad knowledge and understanding of the mission and programs of the various FRA components in identifying problems and evaluating possible solutions.

Represent the FRA Administrator and FRA managers and supervisors in investigating grievances; conducting negotiations and meetings of the parties involved; and in the preparation of responses to specific issues.

The Ideal Candidate is a Senior Human Resources Specialist who is an agency expert with experience in Employee Relations, Labor Relations, and at least one of the following areas: Performance Management, leave administration, Personnel Security.

This position is perfect for a senior level human resources specialist who is looking for an opportunity to lead a team of HR Specialists and provide technical program expertise and management advisory services for a broad range of human resources employee services programs for all FRA employees.

Additionally, successful candidates will have experience preparing written deliverables such as human resources policies or operating procedures, communication, and have excellent communication skills to counsel employees and managers.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements.

To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience serving as a primary representative or chief negotiator in collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations; resolving multi-issue grievances, unfair labor practices (ULPs), or arbitrations.

Experience providing strategic, legally binding advisory services to senior leadership on performance-based and misconduct-related adverse actions. Experience overseeing or executing the review and adjudication of Reasonable Accommodation (RA) requests to ensure statutory compliance.

Experience supervising, leading, or directing a team/staff of human resources professionals performing Employee and Labor Relations functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: HR Employee and Labor Relations Knowledge: Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution; and negotiating and administering labor agreements.

Conflict Management: Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.

Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.

Managing Human Resources: Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignments of others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

For all types of 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, 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.