[Hiring] Senior Human Resources Specialist Classifier III @Goldbelt, Inc.

Role Description

The Senior HR Classifier provides senior-level position classification and position management support for federal civilian organizations. The position serves as a subject-matter expert in federal classification principles, position management, and organizational structure, providing authoritative guidance to management and Human Resources personnel on the appropriate classification of positions.

Primary Location: Washington, DC or Remote Work Site as Approved for Contract.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive classification and position management reviews for complex professional, administrative, technical, and support positions across multiple occupational series and grade levels.
• Analyze position descriptions, organizational structures, major duties, responsibilities, supervisory relationships, and qualification requirements to determine the appropriate occupational series, title, and grade.
• Apply OPM classification standards, guides, job family standards, and other applicable federal classification guidance to ensure positions are properly classified.
• Develop, review, and revise position descriptions to ensure duties, responsibilities, supervisory relationships, and organizational requirements are accurately and clearly documented.
• Provide authoritative classification advice and recommendations to management, HR specialists, supervisors, and other stakeholders regarding position classification, organizational structure, position management, and related workforce issues.
• Conduct desk audits and classification reviews when necessary to determine whether the duties and responsibilities assigned to a position support the current classification, series, title, or grade.
• Evaluate proposed organizational changes, reorganizations, new positions, and changes in duties to determine classification and position management implications.
• Identify classification inconsistencies, organizational concerns, and potential classification errors and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Conduct research and analysis of applicable OPM standards, federal regulations, agency policies, and classification precedents to resolve complex or unusual classification issues.
• Prepare classification evaluation statements, position review documentation, advisory opinions, and other written products supporting classification determinations and recommendations.
• Review classification determinations for consistency, accuracy, regulatory compliance, and appropriate application of classification standards.
• Advise management on position management principles, including appropriate allocation of duties, organizational alignment, supervisory relationships, and effective use of positions.
• Support the development and maintenance of position descriptions, organizational charts, classification files, and other position management documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and quality review of classification work performed by less-experienced HR specialists and classifiers.
• Serve as a senior resource for resolving difficult or controversial classification issues and provide recommendations for management consideration.
• Participate in classification and position management projects, workforce studies, organizational reviews, and other HR initiatives requiring advanced classification expertise.
• Analyze workforce and position data to identify trends, recurring classification issues, organizational inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with HR staffing, employee relations, compensation, management, and other functional areas to ensure classification determinations support broader workforce requirements.
• Provide briefings, consultations, and training to managers, supervisors, HR personnel, and other stakeholders on classification and position management requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal classification policies, OPM standards, agency directives, and emerging HR requirements affecting position classification and management.
• Ensure classification-related work products and recommendations are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service-level requirements.
• Perform other related HR classification and position management duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Communication – written, and verbal
• Conflict resolution
• Data collection and analysis
• Interpersonal skills
• Management/supervision – leadership of project team
• Organization and attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Task prioritization
• Team leadership
• Technical proficiency (e.g., presentation delivery, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams)
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Training preparation and administration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• A Bachelor’s Degree plus 2 additional years’ experience may be substituted for a Master’s Degree
• 14 years of human resources experience can be substituted for no degree
• Must have a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $108,000.00 to $118,000.00 annually.
• Competitive base salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Tax-deferred savings options.
• Supplementary benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.