VA
Lead Human Resources Specialist (SBU) - Detail/Temporary Promotion
Veterans Health AdministrationCharleston, SC · Lead / Staff / Principal
$106,437 – $138,370
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a temporary lead HR role within the VA system covering one of three medical centers in South Carolina and Alabama, supporting strategic HR functions like talent management, employee relations, and organizational development. It suits experienced HR professionals ready to step into a leadership consultancy position within federal healthcare administration.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
- Employee Relations
- Organizational Development
- Performance Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Workforce Planning
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What they ask for
Required
- Meet time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-12 for GS-13 position
- Advanced HR principles and consultative experience
- Management consultative service across full spectrum of HR functions
- Federal HR management experience with civilian workforce
- Consensus building and conflict resolution skills
- Verbal and written communication skills for briefings and reports
Nice to have
- Graduate degree or higher
- Subject matter expertise on pay-related strategies
- Experience with labor relations proceedings and external agencies like MSPB and FLRA
- Special project leadership on HR operating issues