The U.S. Department of State is developing a rank-ordered list of eligible hires for a limited number of Foreign Service Human Resources Officer (HRO) positions. Learn more about Foreign Service careers at https://careers.state.gov. There is more to joining the Foreign Service than just salary. Refer to the Benefits section for more information on total compensation.
Duties Some of the specific duties and responsibilities of the HRO include managing human resource issues for U.S. Direct Hires (USDH) and Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff). These include but are not limited to: Locally Employed Staff Human Resource Responsibilities Talent Management: Oversees the lifecycle of LE staff employment from recruitment, security and medical clearances, onboarding, benefits, compensation, training, discipline, and performance, to separation.
Oversees the hiring and performance process for Eligible Family Members (EFM), all of whom are hired locally. Performance Management: Oversees the LE staff performance evaluation process. Counsels employees and supervisors on career development. Guides managers on handling poor performance. Employee Relations and Recognition: Manages the interagency mission awards program. Counsels employees and supervisors on leadership and interpersonal skills. Manages disciplinary actions.
Policies and Procedures: Creates and abolishes local positions. Reviews position descriptions to ensure that position classifications are fair and accurately reflect the realities of the position. Monitors changes to local labor laws and Department policy and updates the Local Compensation Plan and LE Staff Handbook. Prepares and leads presentations for staff on policies and procedures. Coordinates with State Department lawyers on legal matters as appropriate.
Supervision: Supervises, directs, mentors, and evaluates LE and EFM HR office staff. U.S. Direct Hire Human Resource Responsibilities Talent Management: As Post Training Officer, approves training requests, develops mentoring programs and training programs, and administers intern, fellows, and seasonal hire programs. Coordinates the annual bidding process. Performance Management: Coordinates the annual evaluations process.
Counsels and advises USDH staff on career development. Develops workload projections. Employee Relations and Recognition: Develops and presents orientation programs. Oversees post language programs. Oversees implementation of diplomatic immunity, accreditation, and residential permit requirements. Liaises with appropriate offices in Washington to manage poor performance and discipline.
Policies, Procedures, Salary, and Benefit Administration: Disseminates federal benefits information, assignment information, and newly enacted policies and procedures. Contribution to Mission Development: Advises on HR policies, contributes to the annual Mission Strategic Plan, and participates in Mission-wide activities such as representational events and VIP visits. Serves as acting Management Officer or Financial Management Officer as needed.
Possible Domestic HR Assignments: Board of Examiners, Course Manager at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, Career Development Officer, Regional Human Resources Officer, and Subject Matter Expert, among other opportunities.
At the time of application, the candidate must possess: A high school diploma or equivalency, or an associate's degree, and a minimum of five years of specialized experience within the last 10 years; or A bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of specialized experience within the last 10 years; or A master's degree in human resources or labor relations from an accredited university or college, and a minimum of two years of specialized experience within the last 10 years.
Education from a program or institution within the United States must be accredited at the time of program completion by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education Foreign education acquired outside of any state of the U.S., the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or any territory or possession of the U.S.
must be evaluated by a member organization of one of the two national associations of credential evaluation services - NACES or AICE - to be given credit towards qualification. The accredited interpretation must include the summary and the foreign education transcripts. The Department of State will not accept foreign education transcripts that have not been evaluated by a credential evaluation service and will terminate the candidacy.
For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, please refer to the Office of Personnel Management, Foreign Education section, and the U.S. Department of Education. The U.S. Department of State neither endorses nor recommends any individual evaluation service. OPM: www.opm.gov U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov Please refer to the Required Documents section on how to submit the required educational documentation for this position.
Benefits include health and medical coverage, federal retirement benefits, and paid leave. Overseas benefits include tax-free housing and a tax-free education allowance for dependent children between K-12 overseas, and an unrivaled opportunity to see the world and experience different cultures. The salary range listed is extracted from the Foreign Service Overseas and Washington pay scales.
The Department of State determines the starting step in part by the highest education level achieved and specialized experience beyond minimum qualifications. Individuals already working in government positions may be appointed based on their highest previous rate as a federal employee. For information on salary, please view our Foreign Service Entry Salaries.
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This position is with Department of State Headquarters, Department of State.
The posted pay range is $76065 – $121648/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-22.
This is a Full-time position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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