This announcement is for a detail/temporary promotion to the position of Lead Human Resources Specialist SBU, within Legacy VISN 7 Human Resources Management service. The assignment will provide coverage for Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (Charleston, SC), Birmingham VA Health Care System (Birmingham, AL), or Dorn VA Medical Center (Columbia, SC).
*This is a Detail/Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed 120 days but may be extended or made permanent without further competition.*
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards **This position is NOT remote.
Selectee will be required to be on site at the VA Medical Center.** Major duties for the position may include but are not limited to: The Lead Human Resources Specialist (LHRS) will assist the SSBP, who has executed delegated responsibilities for the local labor market through workload management for SBU functional areas: employee relations consultation; strategic talent acquisition and management (staffing); policy interpretation, application, and implementation; and performance and compensation management consultation.
Contributes to overall VISN performance by assisting the SSBP with tactical and strategic consulting on people and organization development strategies in support of business objectives. The incumbent will serve as a key member in various VISN committees and activities working directly with leadership to develop an HR strategy that closely supports and facilitates meeting local organizational goals.
The LHRS will carry out additional responsibilities to include organizational health, employee development initiatives, and training. Advises leadership and provides responses to proposed legislation, policies, and standards of higher authority regarding human resources issues.
The incumbent, as part of the SBU, will assist as a strategic advisor between local leadership and the local SSBP as well as VISN HR Operations, effectuating local strategic goals and metrics through expert management consultation in talent management and workforce and succession planning.
Provides expert management consultative service to the SSBP and local leadership involving the full spectrum of HR functions (e.g., recruitment and placement, employee performance, and conduct issues) on highly complex VISN-wide or equivalent issues. The LHRS collaborates with the SSBP, facility executives and VISN leadership to execute and align human capital goals and priorities.
Acts as change agent to business through process redesign and approaches that support change and transformation. Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions. Provides day-to-day consultation to the local SSBP and facility leadership on a variety of actions to include employee relations issues, policy interpretation and application, talent management and development, and organizational design consultation.
Actively participates in annual budget planning/labor forecasting process with business partners. Conducts ongoing supply and demand analysis for business partners on current and future state staffing and skill needs and designs talent acquisition strategies to meet those needs. The LHRS assists with the development of the comprehensive workforce analyses and strategies that drive a cohesive and focused HR organization. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
(Work schedule is subject to change based on agency needs) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Lead Human Resources Specialist (SBU) - Detail/Temporary Promotion/PD99880S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Qualifying education for the GS-0201 series includes courses and programs in HR, HR development, HR management, business, business management/administration, industrial relations, labor relations, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, organizational development, management, organizational behavior, pre-law/law, legal studies, health care management/administration, public administration, public policy, human services, leadership and/or humanities.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
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/.
Christen.Watson@va.gov · 404-321-6111 X124038
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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