As a Human Resources Specialist (Generalist), you will perform the full range of recruitment and placement and labor and employee relations services for GSA organizations.
Location of position: GSA, Office of Human Resources, and may be filled in Washington, DC, Kansas City, MO, Lakewood, CO, Tacoma, WA, Raleigh, NC, Atlanta, GA, New York, NY, Boston, MA, San Francisco, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Chicago, IL We are currently filling ten vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
As a Human Resources Specialist (Generalist), you will perform the following duties: GS-7 Duties Assists higher-graded specialists with recruitment and placement assignments by reviewing position and vacancy information; assisting with vacancy announcements, correspondence, reports, recruitment documentation, and case files; responding to routine inquiries; assisting with orientation and onboarding; processing background investigation requests; and referring unusual or technical matters for higher-level review.
Assists higher-graded specialists with employee relations and performance management assignments by applying established guidance to limited-scope issues; gathering and analyzing facts; assisting with disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals, and related case files; preparing analytical work products; and communicating factual and procedural information while referring matters requiring higher-level interpretation.
Assists higher-graded specialists with labor relations assignments by researching applicable laws, regulations, negotiated agreements, and precedents; applying established guidance to limited-scope issues; providing procedural assistance concerning employee rights; and assisting with grievances, unfair labor practice matters, pre-negotiation activities, FOIA requests, and other assigned matters.
Conducts basic research and analysis supporting recruitment and placement, employee relations, and/or labor relations by locating authoritative information; gathering, evaluating, organizing, and summarizing facts; identifying routine HR issues or discrepancies; preparing analytical work products; and providing information to support higher-graded specialists in evaluating options and courses of action.
Communicates factual and procedural information orally and in writing to managers, supervisors, employees, applicants, and other customers; responds to routine inquiries; prepares HR correspondence and reports; assists with briefings, presentations, training, orientation, and onboarding; and maintains effective working relationships while supporting assigned HR activities.
GS-9 Duties Assists higher-graded specialists with recruitment and placement assignments by providing limited advisory support to program officials; participating in recruitment discussions; developing job analyses and vacancy announcements for less-complex positions; determining applicant qualifications and referrals; applying hiring authorities and placement procedures; reviewing personnel actions for compliance; responding to inquiries; and researching less-complex recruitment issues and recommending appropriate action.
Assists higher-graded specialists with employee relations assignments by advising managers and employees on routine issues involving leave, attendance, disputes, discipline, grievances, appeals, and performance; researching applicable laws, policies, precedents, and case information; analyzing recurring cases; assisting with disciplinary and performance actions; maintaining case files; and advising on performance improvement and appraisal matters.
Assists higher-graded specialists with labor relations assignments by preparing labor-management proposals; researching and evaluating applicable laws, regulations, negotiated agreements, and precedents; providing guidance concerning employee rights; assisting with negotiations, grievances, unfair labor practice matters, arbitration, negotiability, impasses, and pre-negotiation planning; and researching assigned labor relations matters.
Conducts research and analysis supporting recruitment and placement, employee relations, and/or labor relations by evaluating information from multiple sources; researching laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and case law; identifying HR issues; preparing reports, correspondence, briefings, and other work products; developing supportable courses of action; and identifying matters requiring additional guidance or higher-level review.
Develops and delivers briefings, training presentations, reports, correspondence, and other written and oral communications; presents recommendations to managers concerning routine to moderately difficult HR matters; provides advice and assistance on assigned HR matters; and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, and other stakeholders.
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development
CRCDvacancyinquiries@gsa.gov · 202-704-2340
This position is with Office of Human Resources Management, General Services Administration.
The posted pay range is $51283 – $100315/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-08-28.
There are 10 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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