Sr. HR Specialist (ER)

YRCI is seeking a full-time Sr. Human Resources (HR) Specialist, Employee Relations (ER), to support our client, located in Washinton DC.

• Demonstrate a broad range of workforce relations expertise and work independently and initiate work; coordinate various programs within ER to include, but not limited to: Student Loan Repayment Program, Leave Programs (Advancements and LWOP), Telework and Alternative Work Schedule Program and the Awards Program.   
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide advice and assistance to, and collaborate with, agency leadership in the area of ER to include performance and discipline.
• Provide guidance to managers and supervisors regarding handling of ER' issues to include performance, discipline, and action(s) to be taken; prepare required letters and documents.
• Research and interpret policies on ER' issues to include; substance abuse, sexual harassment, changes in working conditions and schedules, leave requests and administration, and job-related stress.
• Serve as a representative, or technical advisor, before appropriate formal judicial proceedings to include arbitration and administrative hearings; participate in settlement negotiations.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience with Federal HR activities related to workforce/employee relations, labor relations, leave management, workplace flexibilities, worker’s compensation and employee benefits. 
• Prior experience as an HR Specialist in the Executive or Legislative branch highly desired.
• Bachelor's degree required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Labor Relations (LR), HR Management (HRM), or a closely related field is preferred.
• Must have exceptional organizational skills and have the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Apply and interpret Federal HR laws, policies, and agency-specific operating procedures.
• Attention to detail, data quality, and data integrity; excellent writing skills with specific attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills; flexibility with their approach to delivery of work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the government-required security clearance.