Human Resource Specialist IV

Sparks Group

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$55–$72 Per Hour

SKILLS

Auditing, Benchmarking, Business Administration, Code of Federal Regulations, Compensation and Benefits, Employment Law, Federal Contracts, Federal Laws and Regulations, Human Resources, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Development/Management, Payroll Administration, Policy Development, Process Development, Public Administration, Regulations, Staff Development

LOCATION

Washington, DC

POSTED

Today

Job Summary/Company:
Sparks Group has partnered with a federal contractor to identify a highly experienced Human Resources Specialist IV with deep expertise in position classification, position management, and organizational design. This role supports complex HR functions aligned with OPM standards and federal regulations, including the development and evaluation of position descriptions across multiple grade levels, including Senior Executive Service (SES) roles.

Responsibilities:
Position Classification & Management

Develop, revise, and classify position descriptions (PDs) across a variety of GS grade levels in accordance with OPM standards
Prepare Position Evaluation Statements (PES) and Position Designation Tool (PDT) records
Draft Statements of Differences for career ladder positions
Develop executive-level PDs, including SES positions, ensuring compliance with OPM functional criteria and GS-15+ benchmarks

Audits & Compliance

Conduct desk audits to determine appropriate series, grade, and organizational alignment
Provide recommendations consistent with federal classification standards
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and OPM guidance

Advisory & Consultation

Advise management on:
- Position design within complex organizations
- Classification policies and procedures
- Organizational structure and workforce utilization
Provide expert guidance on complex or contentious classification and organizational issues
Deliver both written and verbal consultations based on sound HR principles and federal regulations

Policy & Process Development

Develop and communicate internal classification policies and procedures
Establish standardized processes to ensure consistent application of classification guidance across the organization

Additional HR Functions

Determine:
- Sensitivity levels (per 5 CFR 1400)
- Suitability requirements (per 5 CFR 731)
- FLSA status
- Law enforcement retirement coverage
Support broader HR initiatives, including:
- Agency reorganizations and realignments
- HR policy development
- Recruitment and staffing
- Payroll and benefits administration
- Employee development initiatives

Qualifications/Background Profile:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
3+ years of federal HR experience performing classification and position management functions
Demonstrated experience:
- Creating, modifying, and classifying PDs across multiple GS levels
- Conducting desk audits
- Advising leadership on organizational design
- Developing HR policies and classification processes
Strong knowledge of:
- OPM classification standards and guidance
- Federal HR laws, rules, and regulations
Experience supporting complex organizational structures
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This job is In-Person.
Pay Range: Hourly $55.00 to $72.00
We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.
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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

About the Company

Sparks Group

Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.

Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.

Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.

COMPANY SIZE

50 to 99 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1970

WEBSITE

https://www.sparksgroupinc.com

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