Supervisory HR Specialist (Employee Relations)
U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Summary
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.
Duties
Leads and oversees the agency-wide Employee Relations (ER) program, establishing strategy, internal controls, and program priorities.
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.
Supervises and develops ER staff, ensuring accountability for quality, timeliness, and technical expertise.
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.
This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.
Qualifications
For the GS 14: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that includes all of the following:
Leading or overseeing an Employee Relations program, including establishing program strategy, priorities, internal controls, and quality standards.
Serving as a senior advisor on highly complex employee relations matters involving performance management, conduct, disciplinary and adverse actions, and workplace investigations.
Managing or directing high‑risk, high‑visibility, or precedent‑setting cases requiring legal sufficiency, sound judgment, and strategic risk analysis.
Interpreting and applying Federal laws, regulations, case law, and agency policy to resolve complex employee relations issues and ensure compliance.
Designing, implementing, or evaluating employee relations policies, programs, or internal controls to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives.
Providing oversight of Reasonable and Religious Accommodations and Anti‑Harassment programs, ensuring timely, consistent, and compliant processing in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act, EEOC guidance, and applicable federal regulations.
Merit promotion applicants must meet the time‑in‑grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS‑13 level is required to meet the time‑in‑grade requirements for the GS‑14 level.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
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.
At OPM, we are champions of talent for the Federal Government. We lead Federal agencies in workforce policies, programs, and benefits in service to the American people. We will create a new vision of work, together, positioning the Federal Government as a model employer for past and present employees through innovation and leadership. We will build a rewarding culture that empowers the workforce to solve some of our nation's toughest challenges.
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Duties
Leads and oversees the agency-wide Employee Relations (ER) program, establishing strategy, internal controls, and program priorities.
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.
Supervises and develops ER staff, ensuring accountability for quality, timeliness, and technical expertise.
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.
This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.
Qualifications
For the GS 14: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that includes all of the following:
Leading or overseeing an Employee Relations program, including establishing program strategy, priorities, internal controls, and quality standards.
Serving as a senior advisor on highly complex employee relations matters involving performance management, conduct, disciplinary and adverse actions, and workplace investigations.
Managing or directing high‑risk, high‑visibility, or precedent‑setting cases requiring legal sufficiency, sound judgment, and strategic risk analysis.
Interpreting and applying Federal laws, regulations, case law, and agency policy to resolve complex employee relations issues and ensure compliance.
Designing, implementing, or evaluating employee relations policies, programs, or internal controls to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives.
Providing oversight of Reasonable and Religious Accommodations and Anti‑Harassment programs, ensuring timely, consistent, and compliant processing in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act, EEOC guidance, and applicable federal regulations.
Merit promotion applicants must meet the time‑in‑grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS‑13 level is required to meet the time‑in‑grade requirements for the GS‑14 level.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
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.
At OPM, we are champions of talent for the Federal Government. We lead Federal agencies in workforce policies, programs, and benefits in service to the American people. We will create a new vision of work, together, positioning the Federal Government as a model employer for past and present employees through innovation and leadership. We will build a rewarding culture that empowers the workforce to solve some of our nation's toughest challenges.
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