Human Resources Specialist

Who We Are
Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage.

You Are
An experienced Human Resource Specialist with a strong background in federal staffing and recruitment, position classification, and performance management. You have a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of federal HR guidelines and practices. Your expertise allows you to effectively manage HR functions, support employee performance, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
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How You Will Make an Impact

• Federal Staffing & Recruitment Execution: You will manage end-to-end federal recruitment actions using USA Staffing and USAJOBS, including posting vacancy announcements, conducting job analyses, developing specialized experience statements, determining minimum qualification eligibility, establishing and facilitating SME panel reviews, issuing certificates, and referring qualified candidates in accordance with OPM regulations.
• Strategic Hiring Consultation: You will provide expert consultation to hiring managers, guiding them through federal hiring authorities, merit promotion procedures, and recruitment strategies to ensure compliant, efficient, and customer-focused hiring outcomes.
• Position Classification & Advisory Services: You will classify General Schedule (GS) positions in accordance with OPM classification standards, including conducting FLSA determinations, sensitivity level and background investigation determinations, and drafting comprehensive factor evaluation statements. You will provide expert-level advisory support to supervisors throughout the classification process.
• Performance Management Support: You will support the development, updating, and monitoring of performance plans within USA Performance and provide recommendations to supervisors to ensure performance standards are clear, measurable, defensible, and aligned with mission requirements.
• Project Tracking & Reporting: You will manage HR-related projects, track milestones, and provide structured weekly updates to leadership.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Draft, update, and review Government Position Description narratives, including Introduction, Major Duties and Responsibilities, and Factor Level descriptions, and determine classification for supervisory positions in accordance with OPM classification standards.
• Complete the Management Survey and generate Position Designation Records (PDR) and Position Description Coversheets.
• Suggest innovations to enhance and streamline Position Descriptions based on prior experience.
• Develop and execute a holistic employee performance management program and provide guidance on employee performance and conduct issues.
• Track and manage HR projects, ensuring all tasks are completed on schedule and provide weekly updates.
• Assist with adverse and disciplinary actions and other HR-related duties as assigned.
• Develop job analysis and specialized experience statements.
• Utilize USA Staffing to issue vacancy announcements, review applicants, and generate certificates.
• Create and post federal job opportunity announcements via USA Staffing and USAJOBS platforms.
• Coordinate with hiring managers on recruitment strategies and selection actions.
• Ensure compliance with OPM hiring authorities and merit staffing regulations.

The Team
Lawelawe Technology Services ("LTech") is an SBA Certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Owned (NHO) SDB. Lawelawe Technology Services provides first-class IT solutions with expertise in application development, health IT, infrastructure management (IM), cyber security, and systems design and engineering. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about technology and committed to making a difference. We work together to solve complex challenges and drive successful outcomes.

Here's What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or Social Science, with 3-5 years of progressive experience at the federal government level in recruitment, position classification, employee relations, or performance management; OR Associate’s degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or Social Science, with 6 years of progressive federal government experience in one of the specialized HR fields; OR 8 years of progressive federal government experience in recruitment, position classification, employee relations, or performance management.
• Hands-on experience utilizing USA Staffing to create vacancy announcements, review applicants, and issue certificates.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• US Citizenship
• Public Trust

Bonus Points If

• You have experience with federal HR IT systems (e.g., USA Staffing, FPPS, NFC, USA Performance).
• You have knowledge of OPM Delegated Examining and Merit Promotion procedures.
• You have a demonstrated track record of successful HR project management and innovative solutions.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.

Lawelawe Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and are transparent about our pay structures. Our pay transparency efforts are aligned with state laws and regulations to ensure compliance and promote pay equity.