HR Specialist - Generalist

DescriptionIBEX IT Business Experts is a purpose-driven organization delivering IT, professional services, training, and SaaS solutions to government and commercial clients. Headquartered in Brunswick, Georgia, IBEX helps clients strengthen operations, develop workforce capability, and solve complex business challenges.

At IBEX, our Core Values guide how we work, serve our clients, and collaborate with one another:

Passion for Success
Committed to collaboration and innovative thinking
Respectful of all perspectives and dedicated to teamwork
Do the right thing, even when no one is watching
Improving businesses & communities through collaborative solutions

Human Resources Environmental, Social, and Governance Statement

IBEX integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into its people practices and operations. We are committed to an ethical, inclusive, accountable, and sustainable workplace where employees can contribute and succeed.

Position Summary

The HR Specialist – Generalist will provide professional Federal human resources support across multiple functional areas, including staffing, personnel processing, classification support, employee and labor relations, benefits, training, career counseling, policy, records management, and related administrative HR activities.

The position will support the preparation and processing of Federal HR actions, review work for accuracy and regulatory compliance, maintain personnel records, assist with staffing and recruitment activities, produce analytical reports and work products, and provide guidance to HR staff and managers. The role requires practical experience performing Federal HR work in one or more functional areas and the ability to work accurately within established laws, regulations, policies, and procedural requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform a broad range of Federal HR functions supporting staffing, classification, employee and labor relations, benefits, training, career counseling, policy, and personnel processing activities.
Prepare staffing-related documents and support recruitment and placement activities.
Draft vacancy announcements and coordinate announcement opening and closing dates and duty summaries.
Apply Office of Personnel Management qualification requirements, including minimum basic qualifications and specialized experience requirements.
Review job analysis information and ensure assessment questions and weighting appropriately distinguish highly qualified candidates.
Review applications, determine qualifications, and support issuance of referral certificates.
Apply Federal staffing rules and procedures, including category rating, merit promotion, student appointments, and noncompetitive appointment authorities.
Adjudicate veterans’ preference in accordance with applicable Federal requirements.
Document applicant and vacancy-announcement determinations in automated systems.
Audit and close staffing case files and ensure required documentation is complete and accurate.
Communicate with applicants regarding application status, process requirements, and application-related questions.
Process personnel actions and review HR transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Maintain personnel records and HR files, including electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) documentation.
Scan, upload, file, and maintain personnel documents in accordance with records-management requirements.
Manage and track personnel actions using applicable Federal HR systems.
Prepare analytical work products, reports, correspondence, and other HR documentation.
Analyze policy and provide guidance and support to HR staff and management.
Support HR programs and special initiatives as assigned.
Perform limited classification-related work, including position-description development or review, as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality and safeguard Personally Identifiable Information and sensitive personnel information.
May provide oversight or guidance to administrative or HR support personnel.

Government Contract and Client Position Requirements

Contract or Task Order

Confidential – Pre-Award Opportunity

Client

Federal Government Client

Contract Labor Category

HR Specialist – Generalist

Duty Location

CONUS; remote and/or client-site support may be required based on final contract requirements

Work Schedule or Shift

Full-Time; standard business hours with flexibility based on client requirements

Client-Directed Work Arrangement

Remote; as required by the final contract

Clearance or Suitability

Must be able to satisfy applicable Government suitability/background requirements

Badging Requirement

As required by the client

Citizenship or Work Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to satisfy applicable Government access requirements

Required Client Systems

Federal HR systems experience preferred; specific systems will be confirmed upon award

Safety PPE or Site Requirements

As required by the client

Assignment Contingency

Contingent upon contract award, funding, client approval, and successful completion of applicable pre-employment and Government requirements

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

Professional office and/or remote work environment; client-site support may be required based on final contract requirements.

Schedule Variability

Occasional schedule adjustments may be required based on client needs and final contract requirements.

Standing or Walking

Occasional

Sitting or Screen Use

Frequent

Lifting or Carrying

Occasional lifting or carrying of standard office materials up to 10 pounds

Other Physical Activity

Frequent computer use, keyboarding, document review, virtual meetings, and telephone/video communication