HR Specialist (ER/LR) Job in Saint Louis, MO

Vacancy No. CBAD-12595922-25-SC Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $71,579.00 to $71,579.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/30/2024 Close Date 11/8/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Saint Louis, MO


Summary

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS), Central Office, located on the Jefferson Barracks VAMC campus in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Employee/Labor Relations). This candidate will serve as a key advisor on employee relations matters, ensuring the organization maintains positive and productive relationships with employees and labor unions. This position will work under the supervision of the Supervisory HR Specialist ER/LR.

Duties

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in handling employee relations issues including disciplinary actions, grievances, conflict resolution, and performance management.
  • Provide technical guidance, information, and assistance to management on sensitive labor relations issues regarding employees in a variety of administrative and field occupations with substantial differences in working conditions and entitlement practices and policies.
  • Explain rules and procedures to employees and management to help them understand rights and obligations while maintaining and encouraging objectivity and confidentiality.
  • Advise managers and supervisors on appropriate disciplinary or corrective measures in response to various conduct and performance issues.
  • Assist in the investigation of grievances, ULP charges, and union complaints in the pre-litigation stage for possible settlement or withdrawal.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Must be vaccinated against Covid-19 for this agency.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in applying employee and labor relations principles, practices, and legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Must be able to identify potential problems, and solutions, and have the skills to analyze a variety of conflicting or incomplete data.
  • Ability to represent management in third-party proceedings and understanding of national collective bargaining agreements.
  • Proficient in fact-finding, interviewing, and case management techniques for advising on and conducting investigations like AIB, DAB, and OAWP.
  • Systems knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
  • Abilityto multitask and work effectively to meet deadlines with a willingness to shift priorities as needed.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. 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; religions; 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.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  • Most recent SF-50
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
Veterans' Preference: Since the Veteran Canteen Service falls under Title 38 U.S.C. 7802, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
(The italicized writing above is dependent on what documents we required earlier.)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on to receive consideration.

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  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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Agency contact information

Samantha Crowe
Address
VCS Central Office
1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Bldg. 25
St. Louis, MO 63125
US
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Next steps

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