Summary This position is located in the Talent Services & Systems Division, Human Capital Directorate, Office of the Chief Operating Officer. The position description number for this position is 449428. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. Responsibilities The incumbent serves as the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist for two sections; the Talent Payroll Benefits and Retirement and the Talent Processing and Services sections under the Talent Services and Systems (TSS) Division within the Human Capital Directorate (HCD). The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Talent Services and Systems Division and supervises a team of Human Resources (HR) specialists and assistants responsible for administering the full range of retirement, payroll, personnel action requests (PAR) processing, Federal employee benefits programs for the Library of Congress (LOC), and supporting cross-service agencies per inter-agency agreements. The incumbent also serves as the Acting Chief TSSD, in the absence of the Chief of TSSD. The incumbent plans and directs a wide range of activities that are in support of the mission and established goals and objectives of HCD. Duties include evaluating HCD program efficiency and effectiveness and providing expert consultation to the Chief, Talent Service and Systems Division and to the CHCO. As a Supervisory HR Specialist, the incumbent plans and manages entire HRM functions, including: onboarding, separation and retirement, payroll and personnel processing, time and attendance, leave administration, records management and benefits programs management as well as technical guidance and process improvement, policy interpretation, quality control and assurance, and advisory services to all offices/service units of the Library. Supervises a group of employees performing work up to the GS-14 level. The incumbent provides guidance and oversight to HR specialists and assistants on retirement and benefits counseling; service computations and processing; representation of HCD on the Leave Bank Board and communications and training. Plans and manages the Federal employee benefits programs; personnel action requests (PAR) processing and payroll functions; and retirement counseling and processing for the Library of Congress (LOC); and supports cross-service agencies per inter-agency agreements. The incumbent provides leadership to a wide range of employee services such as onboarding, separation, and retirement, payroll and personnel processing, time and attendance, leave administration, records management and benefits programs management as well as technical guidance and process improvement, policy interpretation, quality control and assurance, and advisory services to all offices/service units of the Library. The incumbent also provides guidance and oversight to HR specialists and assistants on retirement and benefits counseling; service computations and processing; representation of HCD on the Leave Bank Board and communications and training. Develops, recommends, and administers quality control plans and processes to ensure the team’s products and services such as processing of time and attendance, payroll actions, separations, retirement estimates and related personnel actions, benefits administration including healthcare open season, Federal Erroneous Retirement Coverage Correction Act (FERCCA) and death cases, and service computation dates are consistent with regulation and policies. Sets service level agreements (SLAs) and established standards, customer expectations, and Library goals. Reviews reporting of SLAs performance on a quarterly basis. Requirements Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment The Supervisor leads his/her staff toward meeting the Library’s vision, mission, and goals by acting decisively, leveraging diversity and inclusiveness, demonstrating flexibility and resilience, fostering continuous improvement and innovation, and fostering integrity and honesty. To view the Library’s Supervisory Core Competencies click the following link: https://www.loc.gov/extranet/cld/development-programs/supervisor/supervisorcompetencies.html Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment. Qualifications Ability to lead, manage and oversee the administrative and operational programs of a Federal Human Resources office.* Ability to lead a diverse workforce.* Knowledge of Federal human resources concepts, principles, practices and regulations.* Knowledge of Federal human resources automated systems.* Ability to perform quality control review and assurance. Ability to collaborate. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education Additional Information Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. All who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email [email protected]. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of EEO/Diversity Programs at 202-707-6024 or email [email protected]. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM. The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: https://www.loc.gov/careers/working-at-the-library/frequently-asked-questions/vetting-personnel-at-the-library/ The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. In addition, per Library of Congress Regulation 2010-12, an appointee or internal selectee is subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period, if this is his/her first supervisory/managerial position at the Library. The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit. The selected applicant may be required to file a financial disclosure statement with the House of Representatives, U.S. Congress, in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 95-521, Ethics in Government Act of 1978.