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Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations)

Alexandria, Virginia
Salary
$118K–$153K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
8/21/2025

Job Description

Summary

Provide expert guidance and policy development for complex federal employee relations challenges.

## Employee Relations Specialist (GS-13)

We are seeking a highly experienced Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert guidance and develop policies for complex employee relations (ER) matters within the Federal service.

### Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and assess employee relations challenges to develop new or enhanced program policies and guidance.
  • Provide authoritative advisory services and policy interpretations on intricate and sensitive ER cases.
  • Resolve complex employee relations issues, applying sound judgment.
  • Interpret and apply federal regulations, including Title 5 & 10 U.S.C., OPM, EEOC, MSPB, and relevant court decisions.
  • Offer expert oral and written communication consultation to managers and supervisors across all levels.
### Qualifications:
  • **Experience:** Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 federal grade level (or comparable if outside federal service). This experience must include:
* Analyzing ER problems and developing policy. * Providing advisory services and resolving ER cases. * Interpreting federal ER guidelines and regulations. * Consulting with managers on ER communications.
  • **Competencies:** Proven expertise in Communication, Employee Relations, and Policy Development.
  • **Federal Applicants:** Must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how their experience meets the required competencies within their resume.


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Company Details

Company Size:1 to 50 Employees
Founded:1977
Headquarters:Washington, DC
Glassdoor Rating:
3.3

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Instead of Washington Headquarters Services, WHS should stand for Whatever the Heck Services. This Department of Defense field activity manages DoD-wide programs and operations for the Pentagon and other facilities in the National Capital Region (which includes the National Mall and surrounding monumental parks). It provides a myriad of administrative and operational services including acquisition and procurement, facilities management, general counsel, human resources, IT support, and even Pentagon renovation and construction. Established in 1977, WHS employs about 1,200 civilian and military personnel and thousands of contract staff.

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