[Hiring] HR Specialist @A P Ventures

Role Description

APV is seeking a highly experienced HR Specialist – Classification & Documentation to provide technical expertise in position classification, job evaluation, and organizational design for a federal client. This role ensures the client maintains compliance with OPM classification standards, pay plans, and occupational series guidance while supporting agency-wide workforce planning and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

DUTIES

• Position Classification & Evaluation
  • Conduct classification reviews, position analyses, and evaluations to determine appropriate occupational series, title, and grade levels.
  • Develop, review, and maintain position descriptions (PDs) to ensure consistency and compliance with OPM standards.
  • Prepare detailed classification evaluation statements, findings, and recommendations for HR staff and management.
  • Perform desk audits, job analyses, and position management reviews.
• Advisory Services & Organizational Design
  • Provide technical advice to managers, supervisors, and HR professionals on classification and organizational design matters.
  • Recommend improvements to workforce structures, organizational alignments, and position management strategies.
  • Support the client in applying new OPM classification standards, pay plans, and occupational guidance.
• Compliance, Policy, & Documentation
  • Ensure adherence to OPM regulations, policies, and federal HR guidelines.
  • Draft and update classification-related policy documents, job aids, and internal guidance materials.
  • Serve as a resource for addressing classification grievances, appeals, or audit findings.
• Workforce & Program Support
  • Contribute to workforce planning initiatives by analyzing classification and position management data.
  • Develop reports and dashboards tracking classification activities, trends, and compliance metrics.
  • Support leadership in optimizing workforce structures to meet mission-critical needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Public Administration, Business, or related field.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of federal classification and position management experience.
• Demonstrated expertise with OPM classification standards, occupational series, and pay plans.
• Proven experience developing, reviewing, and evaluating federal position descriptions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and advisory skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust or equivalent federal client access.
• Position requires the current ability to obtain and maintain required access without interruption in alignment with long-term program needs.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting OPM or another cabinet-level federal agency in classification.
• Experience with workforce analysis and organizational restructuring projects.
• Professional HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, HRCI SPHR, IPMA-CP).