The purpose of the position is to apply the full range of all payroll/personnel processing matters for Justice Management Division, Offices, Board and Division Human Resources Services customers. The incumbent is responsible for processing complex and sensitive payroll personnel actions through the National Finance Center (NFC) and it's payroll/personnel systems.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities of a Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-12 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: * Process complex and sensitive payroll/personnel actions utilizing the National Finance Center (NFC) payroll system. * Conduct on-boarding for new hire orientation. * Maintain payroll records, including time-sheets, attendance and personnel files. * Process a variety of payroll/personnel actions such as accessions, promotions, reassignments, garnishments, lump sum payments and conducting leave audits. * Provide advice to managers regarding basic internal and non-competitive placement actions, such as non-competitive reassignments, voluntary changes to lower grade and career ladder promotions. * Conduct special studies or projects that address pay and personnel processing and problems/issues * Respond to inquiries and provide payroll advice to senior management.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or two-year trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Human Resource Specialist at (GS-0201-12), you must possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you're applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience performing the following duties: utilizing an automated payroll and time keeping system to process and verify accuracy of payroll for employees, identify and resolve pay-setting errors or discrepancies, and providing advice on basic pay, overtime or other pay related questions or problems. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 11/14/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address Justice Management Division, Human Resources 2 Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Room 9W.300 Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Kim Hall
• Phone: 202-598-5013
• Email: [email protected]