Supervisory Human Resources Specialist Employee/Labor Relations- St Louis

Summary

Now hiring: The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is currently recruiting for the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist - Employee/ Labor Relations position within our Human Resources Division.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Employee & Labor Relations Leadership: Lead Veterans Canteen Service-wide Employee Relations and Labor Relations programs, policies, and initiatives. Provide expert guidance to management and HR staff on complex employee and labor relations matters in accordance with federal laws, regulations, VA directives, and applicable agreements. Supervision & Team Development: Supervise HR Specialists and Assistants assigned to the Employee/Labor Relations section. Assign and review work, provide training and coaching, evaluate performance, approve leave, and support staff professional development. Disciplinary & Adverse Actions: Oversee and provide technical guidance on disciplinary and adverse actions involving VCS employees. Advise proposing and deciding officials, prepare required correspondence and decision documents, ensure employee rights are protected, and promote consistent and legally compliant outcomes. Labor Relations & Case Management: Manage complex labor relations matters, including grievances, unfair labor practice issues, bargaining, information requests, and union-related disputes. Coordinate with HR offices and legal counsel and develop recommendations, position statements, settlements, and case strategies for administrative proceedings and appeals. Performance Management: Provide technical guidance on performance standards, counseling, and unacceptable performance matters. Oversee the performance management process for Central Office employees, ensuring standards, appraisals, and performance awards are completed accurately and within established timeframes. Training & Program Development: Develop and deliver Employee/Labor Relations training, guidance, and resources for HR staff and managers nationwide. Identify training needs and provide instruction on disciplinary actions, adverse actions, labor relations, performance management, and related HR requirements. Strategic Advisement & Program Evaluation: Analyze employee relations trends, survey results, and program data to identify issues and recommend solutions to senior leadership. Prepare briefings, reports, policy recommendations, and responses to senior leadership, VA officials, Congressional inquiries, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

As a Condition of Employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - Your performance and conduct -The needs and interests of the agency - Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government - Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Additional Conditions of Employment include: -Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. -Subject to background/security investigation.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in Human Resources and five (5) years of leadership or supervisory experience, demonstrating the ability to lead teams, manage HR functions, and effectively address workplace matters. Federal HR Knowledge: Strong knowledge of federal Human Resources laws, regulations, VA policies, and Veterans Canteen Service policies and procedures, including applicable Title 5 and Title 38 requirements. Advanced HR Expertise: Mastery of advanced Human Resources principles, practices, and consultative methods to address complex issues, apply new approaches, and provide effective solutions and recommendations to management. Research & Analysis: Ability to research, analyze, and interpret information; identify trends and issues; evaluate organizational needs; and use sound judgment to develop appropriate recommendations and interventions. Communication & Presentation: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex HR matters, present findings, prepare recommendations, and communicate effectively with employees, managers, HR professionals, and senior leadership.

How you will be evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Required documents

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in Human Resources and five (5) years of leadership or supervisory experience, demonstrating the ability to lead teams, manage HR functions, and effectively address workplace matters. Federal HR Knowledge: Strong knowledge of federal Human Resources laws, regulations, VA policies, and Veterans Canteen Service policies and procedures, including applicable Title 5 and Title 38 requirements. Advanced HR Expertise: Mastery of advanced Human Resources principles, practices, and consultative methods to address complex issues, apply new approaches, and provide effective solutions and recommendations to management. Research & Analysis: Ability to research, analyze, and interpret information; identify trends and issues; evaluate organizational needs; and use sound judgment to develop appropriate recommendations and interventions. Communication & Presentation: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex HR matters, present findings, prepare recommendations, and communicate effectively with employees, managers, HR professionals, and senior leadership.

How to apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/15/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.