Human Resources Specialist

This position is located in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Office of the Executive Director, Human Resources Division (WHA/EX/HR) and provides Bureau(s) with two or more HR Functions, one of which must include Staffing and Recruitment or Position Classification. The specialist provides active follow-up through the entire process for various types of assignments/appointments. Ensures personnel actions and processes conform to applicable laws and regulations.

Analyzes and resolves broad, complex, controversial and high priority recruitment issues requiring extreme care in problem resolution.

Conducts technical reviews to ensure performance plans, progress reviews, and summary ratings comply with policies and procedures.

Serves as the client organizations' initial point of contact and source of information on benefits, responding to benefits questions; provides information necessary to help employees obtain maximum gains from available benefits.

Maintains liaison with the Department's central HR offices on HR functions within the scope of the work duties by providing statistics, background information, justifications, and other related data as required.

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.