Job Description
Join a mission-driven organization committed to public service excellence. Phoenix Federal Solutions is currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Federal Human Resources Specialist to join our growing team in Phoenix, Arizona. In this pivotal role, you will play a critical part in managing the personnel lifecycle for federal employees, ensuring strict adherence to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations while facilitating a streamlined weekly payroll process.
We pride ourselves on offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of collaboration. If you are an HR professional looking for stability and the opportunity to support the federal workforce, we encourage you to apply today.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full-cycle federal personnel process, including recruitment, hiring, classification, and employee separations, ensuring full compliance with OPM regulations and agency policies.
- Process and audit weekly payroll documentation and timecards to guarantee accurate and timely compensation for all federal staff members.
- Maintain high-quality, organized personnel files and electronic records, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility for audits.
- Provide expert guidance to federal employees regarding benefits, leave entitlements, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
- Utilize HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) to track employee data, generate reports, and analyze workforce metrics.
- Collaborate with agency leadership to develop workforce strategies that enhance productivity and engagement.
- Conduct regular training sessions on HR policies, federal compliance standards, and internal procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in federal or state human resources, with specific experience in personnel management or payroll processing.
- Deep working knowledge of OPM regulations, the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), and federal employment laws.
- Proficiency in HRIS software (e.g., PeopleSoft, Workday) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulations clearly to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.