Senior Human Resources Specialist Classifier III

Summary:

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Required Competencies:
  • 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $108,000.00 to $118,000.00 annually. 

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.