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HR Business Partner II (Talent Acquisition) #5460 (AD-00)

Senate

Washington, DC · $87k–$152k a year · Posted November 2, 2026

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Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a HR Business Partner II (Talent Acquisition). The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Duties

Provides Talent Acquisition operations support and partners with employees and managers by offering guidance, analysis, and recommendations that ensure workforce management processes are implemented compliant, accurate, timely, and aligned with business needs. Resolves moderately complex human resources issues. Performs data entry, monitors, and analyzes human resources and workforce trends/metrics. Collaborates with management and employees to conduct personnel processing, talent acquisition, improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention, and other related human resources functions. Suggests and conducts implementation of new HR strategies. Identifies training needs for workforce. Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Other Duties/ Responsibilities May perform duties of a contract representative (COR) as needed. Required Work Experience 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in Talent Acquisition with strong expertise in managing the complete recruitment lifecycle. Required Special Skills/ Knowledge Ability to interpret employment laws, regulations, and policies. Effective communicator, excellent writing skills, strong organization skills, strong attention to detail, sound judgement, ability to train employees, ability to handle sensitive/confidential information. Ability to de-escalate heated situations. Knowledge of personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. Desired Qualifications Prior experience with ServiceNow and Cornerstone is preferred, but not required. Working Conditions Sedentary In keeping with the policy of conflicts of interest, relatives of Sergeant at Arms employees are not eligible to work in the Human Resources Office. Essential Services are functions and activities that are critical to the continuous operation, security, and support of the United States Senate. These services must remain operational without interruption to ensure the Senate can conduct official business. Positions supporting essential services require employees to be available and prepared to work including during inclement weather, holidays, weekends, late nights and overnight hours. Due to the nature of Senate operations, essential services, including network operations and infrastructure, cannot be suspended while the Senate is in session, and maintenance activities may be required outside of normal business hours.

Education

Bachelor’s in HR management or related field.

How you will be evaluated

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

How to apply

All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/YO0NL. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

Other information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.