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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Lead Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement)

Camp Springs, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $157K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Lead Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) to join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. In this role, you will provide advice and assistance in recruitment activities, including planning and applicant screening, while navigating agency policies and utilizing recruitment systems.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, within the Human Resources Operations Center and are assigned based on the need of the agency

Use tact, diplomacy, and patience when communicating and dealing with others

Advise management on a wide range of staffing and recruitment matters including strategic hiring, special hiring authorities, various incentive programs, and HR systems

Maintain accessibility of policies, procedures, directives, and written instruction from leadership to accurately respond to questions from team members

Develop and provide training and technical guidance on recruitment and placement matters

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and other job aids

Provide team support and leadership on various recruitment efforts

Provide guidance and assistance on a full range of recruitment and placement matters in support of management's goal to identify, attract and retain a high quality and diverse workforce that is capable of accomplishing the agency's mission

Qualification

Recruitment planningApplicant screeningHR systems knowledgeTraining developmentTechnical guidanceCustomer serviceInterpersonal skillsDecision makingTeamwork

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position

Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure

You must pass a drug screening

You must submit resume and supporting documentation

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service

Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service

GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position

Providing quality work reviews, feedback, and guidance to staff in order to correct and/or address skill deficiencies

Researching and applying agency-wide complex staffing and recruitment principles, concepts, and regulations to prepare recommendations for management

Developing training materials and providing technical guidance, instruction or training to address deficiencies on recruitment and placement processes

Developing, reviewing, and implementing standard operating procedures

Analyzing work deficiencies and quality trends to identify knowledge/skill gaps and make recommendations for improvements to supervisors