Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)

About the opportunity

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is organized into six operational units and maintains offices in over 60 locations throughout the United States. As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations), the incumbent provides day-to-day assistance, interpretation, and guidance on employee relations issues, including organizational goal performance, individual performance, performance appraisal systems, and training programs. The role involves developing policies, regulations, and procedures to maintain effective communication and counseling between management and the workforce. The position requires thorough familiarity with Federal and agency employee relations policies, procedures, and precedent cases, as well as the ability to adapt to a unique employee relations environment.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary ($106,437 – $138,370 per year)
• Opportunities for advancement, bonuses, and incentive awards
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• 13 days of sick leave per year
• 13 to 26 days of vacation time per year
• Comprehensive health insurance plans with up to 75% of premiums paid by the employer
• Retirement program with employer-matching contributions
• Flexible work schedules

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
• Must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent
• Must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the GS-12 level for current federal employees)
• Must be able to travel nationwide under tight deadlines
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System
• Must be able to obtain and use a Government-issued purchase card for business travel

Required documents

• Résumé (maximum 2 pages, formatted with at least 10-point font and 0.5-inch margins)
• Vacancy question responses
• Most recent annual performance appraisal (if applicable)
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (for current or former federal employees)
• DD214 or other documentation for veterans' preference (if applicable)
• CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable)

When to apply

• Applications are accepted until 2026-09-10 at 11:59 p.m. ET
• The announcement will close early if 200 applications are received before the deadline

How to apply

• Click the 'Apply Online' button on the USAJOBS page
• Answer the application questionnaire
• Upload all required supporting documentation
• Submit the application package by the deadline
• Complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if notified via email or the application screen
• Track application status through the USAJOBS account

Additional information

• Duty locations are limited to Bay Pines, FL; Dallas, TX; Frederick, MD; Kansas City, MO; and Manchester, NH.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• A probationary or trial period may be required.
• A Public Trust background investigation is required.
• Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process is required for new hires.
• Salary must be received via Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.