Human Resources Specialist (Employee/Labor Relations)

AvantGarde, LLC • Washington, DC • 2h ago

AvantGarde, LLC (AG) seeks to engage a Human Resources Specialist (Employee/Labor Relations) supports the AG client at the United States Capitol Police (USCP), a Title II/Legislative Branch agency, in the Office of Human Resources (OHR), providing analytical and advisory support related to employee and labor relations. This position will support both civilian and sworn employees and advise management officials at all organizational levels, including senior leadership.

This position functions in a non-decision making, consultative capacity, delivering compliant, timely, and strategic ER/LR guidance consistent with federal laws, regulations, collective bargaining, agreements, and Department policy. The position plays a critical role in promoting effective labor-management relations, mitigating risk and ensuring consistent application of workforce related programs.

This is a full-time position 40 hours per week; team members are required to serve a 90-day onsite requirement when starting at USCP before up to 3 days of teleworking per week is considered/allowed.

The WORK

Provide advisory services to supervisors and managers on conduct, performance, attendance, and workplace behavior issues.

Review and analyze evidence related to disciplinary or adverse actions (e.g., removals/terminations). Track the progress of suspensions in coordination with other Department offices.

Draft ER documents, including proposals and decisions for disciplinary and adverse actions.

Guide managers through performance management, including PIPs, performance documentation, and appraisal processes.

Advises management on reasonable accommodation requests under the ADA/Rehabilitation Act, guiding the interactive process, evaluating compliance, and ensuring legally defensible documentation and outcomes.

Interpret federal HR laws, regulations, and agency policies to ensure actions comply with Legislative Branch guidance, and Department directives.

Support early intervention efforts, such as conflict resolution, coaching, and informal problem-solving.

Serve as a point of contact for union representatives on routine labor-management matters.

Interpret collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and advise management on contract compliance.

Provide advice and guidance on union grievances at various steps of the negotiated grievance procedure.

Conduct impact and implementation (I&I) in Departmental policy reviews. Develop internal ER or LR-related standard operating procedures for internal use.

Track and analyze LR trends, such as grievance patterns or recurring contract issues.

Maintain ER/LR case files in accordance with agency and OPM recordkeeping requirements.

Use systems such as Microsoft Lists or other mechanisms to track actions, progress and notes.

Prepare reports and metrics on ER/LR activity for leadership review.

Ensure timely processing of all ER/LR actions, including statutory and contractual deadlines.

Provides early-intervention support such as conflict resolution, coaching, and informal problem-solving.

The REQUIREMENTS

Undergraduate degree in human resources, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration, or any related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is strongly preferred.

Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience working in Federal Employee or Labor Relations case work.

Knowledge of federal HR laws, regulations, and principles, including Title 5, OPM guidance, ADA, and labor-management statutes.

Knowledge of collective bargaining principles, grievance procedures, and arbitration processes.

Skill in analyzing complex ER/LR issues and applying legal and regulatory frameworks to real-world situations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief leadership and draft technical documents.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Ability to collect, review, evaluate and interpret information to include correspondence with employees, agency leadership, medical practitioners, and investigators, as necessary.

Ability to input and retrieve data, prepare analyses, and present recommendations to employees, management, supervisors, or others as may be appropriate.

Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite software programs (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Experience supporting law enforcement, public safety or mixed civilian/sworn workforce.

Experience as a Federal contractor supporting HR or workforce relations functions.

Other Specifications*

Must be willing to work on-site full-time, in downtown DC for 90 days before remote work is considered.

Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment.

Some bending, light lifting may be required.

Must work on a pre-arranged and approved schedule within normal work hours (i.e., between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.).

Must pass a standard USCP suitability check.

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