Lead Human Resources Specialist

Summary

Join the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Shared Service Center! We're looking for talented professionals to help deliver solutions that support federal agencies nationwide. As a Lead HR Specialist, GS-0201-12, you will be part of OPM's Federal Talent Management Center. If selected, you will lead a team delivering expert HR support by processing personnel actions, maintaining employee records, advising on policies, and ensuring accurate, timely HR services across federal agencies.

Duties

Monitoring progress and ensuring timely, high-quality completion of HR processing and recordkeeping activities. Leads a team by planning, assigning, and balancing workload. Serves as a senior technical expert in personnel processing, handling complex and non-routine actions using GPPA, policies, and HR systems. Reviews and processes personnel actions (e.g., appointments, promotions, pay actions), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation. Provides guidance to management and staff on recruitment, hiring authorities, pay setting, and HRIS-related processes. Oversees personnel recordkeeping operations, ensuring proper documentation, records retention, and resolution of discrepancies or errors. Coordinates with payroll, benefits, and HR partners to resolve issues impacting employee records, pay, and entitlements. Supports project management and business operations by providing data, process improvements, and technical input for HR service delivery.

Requiremennts

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

For the GS12: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service (or equivalent) performing ALL of the following: Leading or coordinating the work of HR staff engaged in personnel processing or records management activities; AND Reviewing and processing complex federal personnel actions using HR systems by applying formalized guidance such as the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions (GPPA); AND Reviewing and maintaining official personnel records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation; AND Advising management, HR Staff, and employees on HR policies, recruitment/placement, pay administration, or benefits impacts; AND Identifying and resolving discrepancies in HR personnel records while coordinating with payroll, benefits, and other HR functional areas to ensure data accuracy and continuity. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

At OPM, we are champions of talent for the Federal Government. We lead Federal agencies in workforce policies, programs, and benefits in service to the American people. We will create a new vision of work, together, positioning the Federal Government as a model employer for past and present employees through innovation and leadership. We will build a rewarding culture that empowers the workforce to solve some of our nation's toughest challenges. The Federal Talent Management Center (FTMC) advances federal workforce excellence by delivering end-to-end talent solutions that uphold merit principles and align with Administration priorities. Rooted in a commitment to accountability and mission readiness, FTMC supports agencies through every stage of the talent lifecycle - from attracting and onboarding top candidates to developing, evaluating, and retaining a high - performing workforce. Its integrated programs - Assessment and Evaluation; Strategic Consulting; Classification, Strategy, and Operations; Staff Acquisition; Training and Development; and Employee Services and Records Management - provide agencies with the tools, expertise, and strategic guidance needed to build capable, resilient organizations that serve the American public effectively.