The OTI Human Resource Team Leader is a full-time Personal Services Contract (PSC) position at the GS-13/14 equivalent levels and located in Washington, D.C. Applications for this position are due no later than March 17, 2016 at 5:00pm Eastern Time. For full information about this position, as well as instructions on how to apply, please read the entire solicitation at www.OTIjobs.net.
INTRODUCTION:
As a key member of the OTI Operations and Management Division, the HR Team Leader is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of OTI’s human resources function. In addition to managing OTI’s most important resource, its people, the HR Team Leader will be a strategic partner to the Senior Leadership to participate in office strategy in addition to support administration.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the OTI Deputy Chief, Operations and Management Division or his/her designee, the HR Team Leader will perform the following duties:
At the GS-13 level:
Serve as strategic advisor to the OTI Deputy Chief, Operations and Management Division on personnel management processes. Demonstrate a sound understanding of agency and federal procurement policies and regulations related to OTI systems for the recruitment and management of program-funded staff (such as U.S. Personal Services Contractor staff, Foreign Service Limited staff, etc.);
Maintain knowledge of industry trends, employment legislation, and federal and agency regulations pertaining to U.S. Personal Services Contractors and other program funded hiring types to ensure office compliance. Design and execute a communication strategy to inform staff of changes to personnel policies and procedures;
Develop organizational strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues. Contribute information, analysis, and recommendations to OTI’s strategic thinking and direction;
Directly supervise Human Resources staff. Ensure staff are highly qualified, trained, and mentored in all critical aspects of OTI human resources policies and operations. Ensure that employee performance evaluations are completed in a timely manner in accordance with OTI office policy; design staffing plans to meet overall program objectives, ensure staff work objectives and tasks are well defined, and that recruitment is initiated immediately when staffing needs arise;
Manage HR budget and serve as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), backstop COR, or supervisor of the COR, for an institutional support contractor providing a range of personnel and procurement support, ensuring that OTI requirements are met (serving as COR requires the successful completion of a USAID training course within the first 6-12 months of employment);
Serve as lead investigator and advisor in resolving workplace and performance management issues. Design an effective employee relations strategy to preserve the employer-employee relationship;
Provide guidance and direction for office workforce planning efforts, ensuring a link to the larger strategic plan, and securing adequate resources for planning purposes;
Conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separation, and make recommendations on personnel policy changes to Senior Leadership as necessary;
Develop and maintain effective relationships at all levels of OTI staff and across USAID offices sharing procedures and systems, to evaluate processes and seek out innovative ways of doing business to improve efficiency and effectiveness;
As needed, serve on short-term assignments with other USAID offices or bureaus in direct support of OTI programs. These placements shall not exceed three months;
Strategically align performance criteria systems with office competencies, values, goals and strategic vision. Establish human resources objectives in line with office strategies;
Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the successful completion of country programs and operations.
At the GS-14 Level:
Perform the same duties as the GS-13 level but with less supervision, greater decision-making authority, and greater independence of action.
Serve as strategic advisor to the OTI Deputy Chief, Operations and Management Division on personnel management processes. Demonstrate a sound understanding of agency and federal procurement policies and regulations related to OTI systems for the recruitment and management of program-funded U.S. Personal Services Contractor staff (such as U.S. Personal Services Contractor staff, Foreign Service Limited staff, etc.);
Maintain expert knowledge of industry trends, employment legislation, and federal and agency regulations pertaining to U.S. Personal Services Contractors and other program funded hiring types to ensure office compliance. Design and execute a communication strategy to inform staff of changes to personnel policies and procedures;
Develop and lead organizational strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues. Lead efforts to collect information, design analysis, and carry-out recommendations for OTI’s long-term strategic thinking and direction;
Directly supervise the Human Resources staff. Ensure that staff are highly qualified, trained, and mentored in all critical aspects of OTI human resources policies, operations, and strategies. Ensure that employee performance evaluations are completed in a timely manner in accordance with OTI office policy; design staffing plans to meet overall program objectives, ensure staff work objectives and tasks are well defined, and that recruitment is initiated immediately when staffing needs arise;
Develop and manage HR budget, as well as serve as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), backstop COR, or supervisor of the COR, for an institutional support contractor providing a range of personnel and procurement support, ensuring that OTI requirements are met (serving as COR requires the successful completion of a USAID training course within the first 6-12 months of employment);
Serve as lead investigator and advisor in resolving workplace and performance management issues. Design and continually re-assess an effective employee relations strategy to preserve the employer-employee relationship;
Develop policy and provide discretion for office workforce planning efforts, ensuring a link to the larger strategic plan, and securing adequate resources for planning purposes;
Conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind staff separation, and make necessary changes on personnel policy as necessary;
Develop and maintain effective relationships at all levels of OTI staff and across USAID offices sharing procedures and systems, to evaluate processes and seek out innovative ways of doing business to improve efficiency and effectiveness;
As needed, serve on short-term assignments with other USAID offices or bureaus in direct support of OTI programs. These placements shall not exceed three months;
Strategically align performance criteria systems with office competencies, values, goals and strategic vision. Establish human resources objectives in line with office strategies; and
Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the successful completion of country programs and operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
At a minimum, the applicant must have:
At the GS-13 level:
- A Bachelor’s Degree with seven (7) years of work experience;
OR
- A High School Diploma with nine (9) years of work experience;
AND
Four (4) years of experience in the field of human resources management, including recruitment, benefits/compensation, employee relations, performance management or strategic planning for a large organization with staff located in at least two locations;
Three (3) years of supervisory experience, including training, guiding and mentoring staff.
At the GS-14 level:
- A Bachelor’s Degree with nine (9) years of work experience;
OR
A High School Diploma with eleven (11) years of work experience;
AND
Five (5) years of experience in the field of human resources management, including recruitment, benefits/compensation, employee relations, performance management or strategic planning for a large organization with staff located in at least two locations;
Four (4) years of supervisory experience, including training, guiding and mentoring staff.
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Please direct questions about this position or the application process to the OTI Recruitment Team at otijobs@usaid.gov.
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