Human Resource Specialist 3 (12117)

Senior HR Specialist – Classification Focus

Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental stewardship, is seeking a Senior HR Classification Specialist for a fully remote opportunity open to candidates throughout the United States. In this role, you will provide specialized human resources support focused on federal position classification, General Schedule (GS) classification standards, and complex HR policy research and analysis . You will collaborate with HR classification teams to evaluate federal positions, interpret classification guidance, research complex personnel issues, and develop recommendations to support accurate and consistent classification decisions.

This position is remote and open to candidates residing anywhere in the United States , with occasional visits to the Portland, Oregon headquarters potentially required.

This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you think you’d be a good fit, we want to hear from you!

Pay Range: $60.00 – 66.75 hourly, DOE

Location: Remote – Open to candidates throughout the United States (occasional onsite visits to Portland, Oregon headquarters may be required).

Key Responsibilities for Senior HR Specialist:

Conduct federal General Schedule (GS) position classification research, desk audits, position description reviews, and classification evaluations.

Apply Office of Personnel Management (OPM) classification standards to recommend appropriate position titles, occupational series, and grade levels.

Conduct position management studies and recommend organizational improvements to enhance operational efficiency and workforce structure.

Provide technical guidance to HR teams and management on federal position classification, compensation, and position management practices.

Analyze complex classification issues, including grade distinctions, factor-level evaluations, specialized experience criteria, and organizational structures.

Research and interpret federal HR laws, regulations, Title 5 requirements, OPM guidance, and classification appeals to develop recommendations and resolve complex personnel issues.

Support organizational planning by recommending position structures that promote efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and employee career development.

Collaborate with HR leadership and stakeholders to evaluate classification challenges, identify solutions, and support consistent application of federal HR policies.

Prepare classification documentation, technical analyses, recommendations, and status reports for management review and approval.

Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records, classification documentation, and supporting files in accordance with information security, records management, and compliance requirements.

Requirements/Qualification for Senior HR Specialist:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Federal Classification, Business Administration, Business Management, or a closely related field is highly preferred.

10+ years of relevant experience with an applicable bachelor’s degree, 12+ years with an applicable associate’s degree, or 14+ years without an applicable degree is required.

Extensive experience in federal human resources analysis, including position evaluation, occupational classification, and position description analysis.

Expertise in federal HR laws, regulations, and classification practices, including Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards and guidelines.

Comprehensive knowledge of federal HR programs, including staffing, position classification, position management, and human capital accountability frameworks.

7+ years of experience preparing federal General Schedule (GS) position classification and evaluation statements for positions up to the GS-15 level is required.

7+ years of experience researching and interpreting Title 5, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), OPM classification appeals, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) appeals, and related federal HR policies and guidance is required.

Demonstrated expertise in preparing classification evaluations and supporting documentation using OPM-acceptable writing standards.

Valid U.S. driver’s license is required.

7+ years of experience classifying technical and mixed-series federal positions, preferably through the GS-15 level, and conducting Federal Delegated Examining and Merit Case Examining audits is preferred.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:

Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status .

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