Senior Administrative Specialist, HR (Employee Relations)

Senior Administrative Specialist, HR (Employee Relations)

Administrative Division

Salary: $92,981 - $105,346

This is a non-supervisoryposition.

JobSummary:

Incumbentserves as a point of contact on employee-related issues to include highlysensitive and confidential personnel matters. Incumbent must effectivelyutilize resources and coordinate duties to ensure successful completion oftasks in a timely manner. Incumbent is required to have a working knowledge ofall aspects of the Human Resources section of the Administration Division, aswell as a broad understanding of the Office of the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) andall applicable legal requirements, House Rules, Committee, and SAA policies.

Duties:

• Assists with various human resources programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Investigates sensitive and/or complex employee relations matters from start to finish, including conducting thorough intake, leading effective investigations, documenting findings, and following up with all relevant parties.
• Compiles, prepares and maintains relevant documentation to create timely and comprehensive written investigative reports that clearly identify the issues investigated, reference relevant organization/department policies, and make recommendations for resolution in the executive-level summary.
• Reviews and approves SAA employee requests for Family Medical Leave and Leave Share. Maintains and secures sensitive documentation relating to these requests.
• Serves as the lead for off-boarding SAA staff to include preparing documentation, following procedures, and ensuring timelines are met.
• Conducts briefings on administrative processes, procedures and practices.
• Assists with disseminating information to staff on Performance Management and Career Path standards.
• Manages and maintains employee information system.
• Maintains awareness of changing human resources policies and procedures and notifies the SAA's Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer when updates are needed.
• Assists with the development and implementation of documents and procedures relating to human resource programs and projects and provides recommendations for process improvements.
• Assists with updating office policies.
• Serves on the House Officers' and Inspector General's Human Resources Task Force.
• Assists with the coordination of training programs and logistics.
• Assists SAA's Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer with special projects.
• Assists with special events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WorkExperience and Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent workexperience. Must have four or more years of experience in human resources or related field.House experience preferred. Must be able to successfully pass a criminalhistory records check.

Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge ofpolicies and procedures of the House of Representatives and SAA; knowledge ofhuman resources principles and practices, knowledge of the CongressionalAccountability Act; knowledge of the House Employees Position ClassificationAct; knowledge of the Family Medical Leave Act; ability to independentlyresearch, analyze and interpret facts and data in order to plan, organize, andconduct personnel investigations of substantial scope and complexity; abilityto present complex and sensitive information, issues or concerns to officialsat various organizational levels and effectively present findings and provideadvice and guidance; ability to analyze various informational sources, drawconclusions and prepare reports; ability to conduct trainings and briefings todisseminate information to SAA staff and leadership; excellent organizationalskills; excellent oral communications skills; strong written communicationsskills; strong computer skills to include the use of MS Office suiteapplications; detail oriented; professional telephone manner; ability to listencarefully and respond in a tactful and courteous manner to requests andinquiries from SAA staff; ability to maintain confidentiality while handlingsensitive employee issues; ability to work well under pressure and maintain aprofessional and courteous work disposition; ability to independently makedecisions while knowing when to escalate; ability to develop and maintaineffective working relationships within the Congressional community; and abilityto identify issues, evaluate information and make logical recommendations forresolution.

WorkSchedule:

Full-time,permanent. Monday - Friday. Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Must be able to work outside of normalbusiness hours, when necessary.

ApplicantInstructions:

Qualifiedcandidates should submit a resume and cover letter to https://house.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/6/home/requisition/3397?c=house by 7:00 p.m. on December 6, 2024. Applicantswill receive an email response indicating receipt of their cover letter andresume. Submission of these documents does not guarantee an interview.

Applicantswill be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion,sex (including marital or parental status), disability, or age.

TheSAA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building andmaintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment. Employmentwith the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. This position has beendetermined to be EXEMPT from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor StandardsAct.

Employment is contingent uponsatisfactorily completing a criminal history records check.

A preemployment drug test isrequired for positions requiring a security clearance.

Veterans' Preference Information:

Hiring for this position isgoverned by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act.

**Only applicants seekingveterans' preference consideration should email [redacted] for further information. Please note the word "Veteran" in the subject line and note the jobtitle and vacancy announcement number in the body of the email.