Human Resources Specialist
About the Company
A federal client periodically experiences significant hiring surges and requires additional human resources support to manage increased staffing workloads. This opportunity provides remote, project-based support for federal hiring operations during peak periods.
About the Role
The Federal HR Specialist will support high-volume federal recruitment and staffing activities during seasonal hiring surges and other periods of increased demand. Working remotely, the specialist will review applicant qualifications, determine eligibility, adjudicate Veterans’ Preference, and prepare staffing documentation in accordance with federal regulations and agency procedures. Assignments may be full-time, part-time, or as-needed, depending on workload requirements and individual availability. Surge periods are anticipated to last approximately four to six weeks, with larger periods currently expected from September through October and November through December. Work may involve short-term projects, recurring seasonal assignments, or intermittent support throughout the year. Secondary assignments may also be available.
Key Responsibilities
Support seasonal hiring surges and high-volume federal staffing operations while maintaining accuracy and meeting turnaround requirements. Use USA Staffing (USAS) to review applicant eligibility, analyze qualifications, and assess experience against applicable Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualification standards and agency guidance. Adjudicate Veterans’ Preference eligibility and document determinations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedures. Prepare draft certificates, qualification documentation, case file materials, and staffing records to support hiring actions. Review applicant documentation in USAS for completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Maintain accurate case files, supporting documents, and audit-ready records for assigned staffing actions. Update eTracker, USAS, and other designated tracking systems to reflect action status, case progress, workload movement, and completion milestones. Monitor assigned workloads to ensure actions meet required deadlines and service expectations. Ensure staffing decisions and documentation comply with Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), OPM staffing and qualification regulations, USDA policies and directives, and applicable agency procedures. Participate in quality reviews, corrective actions, training activities, and process improvement efforts as directed. Maintain working proficiency in required federal human resources systems.
Required Qualifications
At least three years of experience supporting federal staffing, including at least one year of specialized experience in the area where work will be performed. Experience conducting high-volume qualifications analysis and eligibility determinations using USA Staffing (USAS). Ability to review and qualify a minimum of eight applicants per hour. Working knowledge of OPM qualification standards, Veterans’ Preference adjudication, Title 5 CFR, and federal staffing and hiring procedures. Experience reviewing applicant records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance and preparing audit-ready justifications for qualification and eligibility decisions. Ability to manage multiple staffing actions simultaneously while meeting production deadlines. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to maintain accurate case documentation and workload tracking records. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment. High school diploma or GED. U.S. citizenship. Ability to obtain and maintain the government-required security clearance. Preferred Qualifications / Requirements A college degree is preferred. Location & Work Arrangement Work arrangement: Fully remote. Assignment types: Full-time, part-time, or as-needed, depending on workload and availability. Expected surge duration: Approximately four to six weeks, with larger periods anticipated from September through October and November through December. Additional assignments may be available throughout the year based on operational needs and performance.