Assistant Human Resources Officer - Senior Strategic Business Partner (Detail/Temporary Promotion)

This announcement is to solicit applicants for a detail/temporary promotion to the position of Assistant Human Resources Officer - Senior Strategic Business Partner, GS-0201-14 with Health Service Area 5.2/5.5 (Legacy VISN 21) Human Resources Management service. This detail/temporary promotion is not to exceed one (1) year but may be extended as needed. This position is supporting the VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System (Station 459). Major duties: VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards The role of the Senior Human Resources Strategic Business Partner contributes to overall HSA performance by providing tactical and strategic consulting on people and organization development strategies in support of business objectives. The Senior Strategic Human Resources Business Partner is an experienced local labor market expert advisor to executive leadership on all HR matters. Incumbent will execute delegated responsibilities for the local labor market in the following functional areas: employee relations consultation; strategic talent acquisition and management (staffing); policy interpretation, application, and implementation; and performance and compensation management consultation. Duties for the position may include but are not limited to: Serves as a key member in various HSA committees and activities working directly with leadership to develop an HR strategy that closely supports and facilitates meeting local organizational goals. Advises leadership and provides responses to proposed legislation, policies, and standards of higher authority regarding human resources issues. Recommends and implements workforce analytics for the facility and HSA. Interprets the national human capital workforce plan and leads the development and implementation of the healthcare system workforce plan. Leads the succession planning process and coordinates expert services in performing analyses of the workforce to identify succession plan priorities. Ensures leaders and managers assess results and build comprehensive action plans from employee performance appraisals, proficiencies, competencies and all employee surveys. Facilitates the annual review process, career development planning, and mentoring. Coaches employees and managers on the process of resolving and addressing performance gaps. Addresses and resolves difficult and complex problems that have a direct impact on the Department mission. Analyzes, evaluates, and develops major aspects of agency-wide labor relations programs. Advises leadership in the resolution of administrative grievances, post separation reviews, Congressional, Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Special Counsel (OSC), Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO), Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) or department level complaints. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday - Friday; Must work Health Service Area 5.2/5.5 core hours; Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency. Compressed/Flexible: 9/80 alternative work schedule available; ten hour shifts not authorized Telework: Ad-hoc authorized Virtual: This is a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Assistant Human Resources Officer - Senior Strategic Business Partner/PD99991S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized 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. Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.