Job at a glance
As a Supervisory HR Specialist (Employee Relations) you will serve as the agency's senior advisor responsible for leading and overseeing the agency-wide employee relations (ER) program within the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer. If selected, you will be responsible for developing, evaluating, implementing, and administering policies and programs for the complete spectrum of OPM employee relations programs.
Major duties: Leads and oversees the agency-wide Employee Relations (ER) program, establishing strategy, internal controls, and program priorities. Directly leads and supervises the ER division, setting performance expectations, delivering ongoing coaching and constructive feedback, mentoring and developing staff, managing performance and conduct, resolving intra-team conflict, and building technical capability across the team.
Serves as the principal advisor to senior leadership on highly complex, sensitive, and high-risk employee relations matters. Provides technical oversight and review of complex performance, disciplinary, and adverse actions. Directs or manages high-risk, high-visibility, or precedent-setting misconduct and performance cases. Ensures ER programs and practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, case law, and agency policy.
Provides expert guidance, policy interpretation, and training to managers and stakeholders on employee relations matters. Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office.
This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit