
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Naval Station Complex, San Diego, CAFull-time$90–116K/yrPosted today
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Job overview
The Human Resources Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations) serves in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, advising managers and supervisors on employee and labor relations matters. The role interprets regulations, policies, case law, and union agreements; supports grievance resolution and third-party proceedings; reviews disciplinary actions; and delivers manager training. Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, as documented in their resume.
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Summary
You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS/LABOR RELATIONS in the BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL. Norfolk, VA $90,838.00-$118,092.00 Pensacola, FL $89,508.00-$116,362.00 Jacksonville, FL $89,508.00-$116,362.00 San Diego, CA $102,246.00-$132,923.00 Washington, DC $102,415.00-$133,142.00 Millington, TN $89,508.00-$116,362.00
Duties
- You will provide expert technical advice and guidance to managers and supervisors on employee relations issues, including conduct, discipline, and performance management.
- You will research, analyze, and interpret federal civil service regulations, agency policies, and case law to recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- You will advise management on labor relations matters, including the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and union contract requirements.
- You will assist in preparing agency cases for third-party proceedings, such as arbitrations, mediations, and administrative hearings, by gathering and analyzing facts.
- You will collaborate with managers to resolve employee grievances and complaints, facilitating productive communication to maintain positive workplace relations.
- You will review and analyze proposed disciplinary and adverse actions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, merit systems principles, and agency policy.
- You will develop and deliver briefings, workshops, or training sessions to managers on performance management procedures and employee-management relations.
- You will manage complex case files, tracking employee relations actions, analyzing trends, and maintaining required administrative records
Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating the following type of duties: 1) Providing technical advice and assistance to managers on a range of employee relations issues, including performance management, employee conduct, and disciplinary actions; 2) Researching and interpreting regulations, policies, and case law to recommend appropriate corrective actions and assist in resolving grievances and complaints; 3) Advising managers on labor relations matters, such as interpreting union contracts and responding to information requests; and 4) Assisting in preparing for third-party proceedings, such as arbitrations or mediations, by gathering facts and analyzing case information. NOTE: This experience must be demonstrated by your resume. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
How You Will Be Evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Employee Relations Labor Relations Written Communication Oral Communication Customer Service You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Other Information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. In addition to meeting all minimum qualification and eligibility requirements, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one who possesses the competencies and experience to perform the duties of the position successfully with orientation to learn/understand the activities, procedures, policies and processes. Demonstrated work experience in the occupation is typically qualifying for placement. This criterion cannot be met by education and training. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,874 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$90–116K/yr
- California median$130–190K/yr407 salary ranges
- US median$93–136K/yr2,938 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $103K, is 37% below the California median midpoint ($163K) — in the lowest quarter of Human Resources salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 576 open Human Resources jobs in California and 5,874 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 4,233 postings).
- Education
- 1,540 of the 5,874 open Human Resources jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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