Abacus Service Corporation · 5 months ago
HR Specialist (Accountability) – Federal Hiring Audit
Abacus Service Corporation is seeking a highly experienced HR Specialist (Accountability) to provide comprehensive audit support to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board's Office of Resource Management. This role focuses on reviewing and assessing federal hiring actions to ensure compliance with laws and agency policies while strengthening internal accountability systems.
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Responsibilities
Conduct kickoff meetings with ORM staff to define objectives, set expectations, and establish communication protocols
Facilitate an audit readiness self-assessment of ORM's documentation, controls, and staffing procedures
Provide ORM staff orientation on best practices for interacting with auditors
Define the scope of the audit and develop tailored document request lists
Review hiring action documentation for compliance with Delegated Examining (5 CFR 332), Merit Promotion (5 CFR 335), Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337), and Excepted Service hiring
Assess adherence to veterans' preference, competitive examining procedures, and internal accountability standards
Prepare detailed audit sheets for each case reviewed
Draft narrative summaries for cases with significant deficiencies, outlining issues, impacts, and recommended corrective actions
Produce a consolidated summary report highlighting trends, systemic issues, and actionable recommendations
Present findings to ORM leadership through formal briefings
Support ORM in implementing corrective actions and tracking compliance improvements
Qualification
Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation
Experience in conducting audits related to federal hiring actions
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies regarding federal hiring
Experience with Delegated Examining (5 CFR 332), Merit Promotion (5 CFR 335), Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337), and Excepted Service hiring
Ability to assess adherence to veterans' preference and competitive examining procedures
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Experience in preparing detailed audit sheets and narrative summaries
Ability to present findings to leadership and support implementation of corrective actions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in audit planning and execution