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HR Specialist III

ID
2026-3387
Category
Human Resources
Type
Full Time
Clearance
Current Public Trust
Location
US-

About GKG

With a passion for excellence, Golden Key Group (GKG) helps clients solve their strategic, organizational, and operational challenges to better meet their mission demands.  We have serviced more than 25 Federal departments and agencies and several large commercial companies since our inception in 2002.

 

Golden Key Group's talented professionals, combined with our strategic partners, bring a depth of commercial and government experience and expertise.  We are relentless in delivering the highest levels of services to provide tangible value and create sustainable results for our clients.

Overview

The HR Specialist III provides high‑level, skilled support across multiple Human Resources functional areas with minimal supervision. This role requires expert knowledge of Federal HR terminology, HR operations, HR procedures, and regulatory requirements. The specialist delivers high‑quality, timely work and may perform tasks in any HR domain, including policy, staffing, classification, benefits, LER, compensation, onboarding, career transition, and PD library management. The position may also act as a Team Lead over lower‑level HR staff.

 

Note** This position is being recruited in support of potential future contract awards, and qualified candidates may be considered for upcoming opportunities supporting federal government clients.

Responsibilities

  • Staffing & Recruitment Conduct job analysis support, develop vacancy announcements, assist with qualification reviews, coordinate interviews, and ensure staffing documentation meets federal standards.
  • Personnel Action Processing Oversee complex personnel actions, conduct quality reviews, troubleshoot processing issues, and ensure timely, accurate completion of HR transactions.
  • Classification & PD Library Management Support classification activities, review position descriptions, assist with title/series/grade determinations, maintain PD libraries, and ensure compliance with OPM standards.
  • Benefits & Retirement Administration Provide expert assistance with benefits and retirement programs, including counseling support, form preparation, and routing documentation.
  • Labor & Employee Relations (LER) Assist with employee relations documentation, case tracking, meeting coordination, and preparation of routine LER materials.
  • Compensation Support Assist with pay setting, compensation documentation, locality pay considerations, and compensation‑related personnel actions.
  • Onboarding Lead onboarding activities, prepare new hire packets, ensure completion of required forms, and coordinate orientation sessions.
  • Career Transition Support Provide administrative and advisory support for career transition programs, including documentation, scheduling, and employee assistance.
  • Policy Support Draft, review, and update HR policies, guidance documents, and procedural materials.
  • Quality Assurance Conduct expert‑level quality reviews of HR transactions, staffing packages, classification documents, and benefits/retirement actions.
  • Team Leadership Lead lower‑level HR staff, coordinate workloads, mentor team members, and ensure timely, high‑quality deliverables.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Four (4) years of Federal HR experience, including three (3) years of specialized experience in the HR area in which work will be performed
  • A college degree may substitute for one year of non‑specialized experience
  • Proven administrative skills
  • Experience with HR automated systems
  • Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and general administrative technologies

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Golden Key Group, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair and lawful employment practices. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees are recognized for their initiative, skills, experience, excellence, and dedication, all within an environment free from unlawful discrimination. By adhering to merit-based hiring practices, clear policies, and professional standards, we ensure that every employee has the opportunity to thrive and make meaningful contributions to the company’s success.


Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision

Golden Key Group, LLC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.


Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information

By submitting your resume and expressing interest in this position, you expressly authorize Golden Key Group (GKG) to share your resume and any personal information contained within it with its subsidiaries, affiliates, and teaming partners for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this role, as well as other available positions requiring comparable skills, education, and experience. Should GKG, its affiliates, or teaming partners determine that your qualifications align with an opportunity, you may be contacted to initiate pre-employment discussions and will be required to complete an official employment application and any related employment documentation as part of the hiring process.