Lead Human Resources Specialist (SBU) - Detail/Temporary Promotion

This announcement is for a detail/temporary promotion to the position of Lead Human Resources Specialist SBU, within Legacy VISN 7 Human Resources Management service. The assignment will provide coverage for Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (Charleston, SC), Birmingham VA Health Care System (Birmingham, AL), or Dorn VA Medical Center (Columbia, SC). *This is a Detail/Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed 120 days but may be extended or made permanent without further competition.* Major duties: VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards **This position is NOT remote. Selectee will be required to be on site at the VA Medical Center.** Major duties for the position may include but are not limited to: The Lead Human Resources Specialist (LHRS) will assist the SSBP, who has executed delegated responsibilities for the local labor market through workload management for SBU functional areas: employee relations consultation; strategic talent acquisition and management (staffing); policy interpretation, application, and implementation; and performance and compensation management consultation. Contributes to overall VISN performance by assisting the SSBP with tactical and strategic consulting on people and organization development strategies in support of business objectives. The incumbent will serve as a key member in various VISN committees and activities working directly with leadership to develop an HR strategy that closely supports and facilitates meeting local organizational goals. The LHRS will carry out additional responsibilities to include organizational health, employee development initiatives, and training. Advises leadership and provides responses to proposed legislation, policies, and standards of higher authority regarding human resources issues. The incumbent, as part of the SBU, will assist as a strategic advisor between local leadership and the local SSBP as well as VISN HR Operations, effectuating local strategic goals and metrics through expert management consultation in talent management and workforce and succession planning. Provides expert management consultative service to the SSBP and local leadership involving the full spectrum of HR functions (e.g., recruitment and placement, employee performance, and conduct issues) on highly complex VISN-wide or equivalent issues. The LHRS collaborates with the SSBP, facility executives and VISN leadership to execute and align human capital goals and priorities. Acts as change agent to business through process redesign and approaches that support change and transformation. Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions. Provides day-to-day consultation to the local SSBP and facility leadership on a variety of actions to include employee relations issues, policy interpretation and application, talent management and development, and organizational design consultation. Actively participates in annual budget planning/labor forecasting process with business partners. Conducts ongoing supply and demand analysis for business partners on current and future state staffing and skill needs and designs talent acquisition strategies to meet those needs. The LHRS assists with the development of the comprehensive workforce analyses and strategies that drive a cohesive and focused HR organization. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. (Work schedule is subject to change based on agency needs) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Lead Human Resources Specialist (SBU) - Detail/Temporary Promotion/PD99880S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) SF-50 Requirement: A current SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) is required to confirm your eligibility. Check your SF-50 to ensure you meet eligibility before applying. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.