HR Specialist (S&C)

TRISTAR is seeking a HR Specialist (S&C) for our government customer in Crane, IN

• Classification advisor and administrator in one or more specialty areas to include but not limited to journey-level, entry-level, and/or Merit Promotion hiring, quality documentation, audit preparedness, special actions, and position reviews
• Provide staffing advisement to management and leadership
• Assist and team with civilian HR specialists on staffing & classification matters
• Research, interpret, and apply hiring authorities such as direct hire authorities, merit promotion, or candidate-based authorities
• Advise management on standard recruitment strategies, sources, and special programs, recruitment, relocation, and retention incentive programs
• Provide guidance on merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, and the development and use of valid selection criteria
• Conduct qualifications reviews per OPM guidelines; must be able to defend determinations to OCHR-Silverdale and/or management
• Review and approve job offers prior to sending to candidates
• Assign and track candidate tasks via USAStaffing Onboarding Manager
• Communicate with candidates regarding their job offer, questions about the hiring process or position, refer technical position questions to managers or recruiters as necessary
• Review recruitment, relocation and retention incentives and provide written evaluation of the request along with recommendation on approval or denial
• Apply broad knowledge of pay setting in order to advise management
• Make classification determinations for positions based on OPM and Demonstration project guidance
• Provide support to branch quality assurance and audit ready documentation endeavors
• Elevate non-standard/novel issues or instances of gaps in regulation to Civilian HR Specialists. Provide input to assist Specialists in quality resolution of the issue

Position Responsibilities:

• Functional Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel and Word are non-negotiables). More advanced or Expert knowledge of these is a big plus but not required
• Experience using Adobe is a benefit but not absolutely required
• Ability and skill in managing multiple tasks and due dates concurrently
• Skill in adapting workload and schedule to accommodate emergent needs
• Skill in independently schedule work day to most efficiently accomplish assigned tasking
• Skill in identifying gaps in understanding and ability to communicate this to Specialists, Leads, or Supervisor to rectify in a timely manner
• Ability to research into situations utilizing available organizational and regulatory guidance where the answer or correct path forward is not obviously apparent
• Ability to construct and present proposals for action to branch leadership based on aforementioned research
• Ability to communicate clearly through a variety of media (email, telephonically, in person, written, etc)
• Ability to troubleshoot known processes to identify causes for issues

• 3 years of direct Human Resource experience
• Must be a US Citizen
• The ability to obtain a T3 Approval

Education and Certification:

• BS Degree required

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is a professional services company supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions. Founded in March 1995, TRISTAR has built an employee-focused collaborative environment enabling our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet mission critical challenges.

TRISTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.