The Human Resources (HR) Specialist is a member of the Executive Office (EXO) HR team and is responsible for providing the full range of personnel services and Human Resource (HR) functions to USDH (U.S. Direct Hires), Cooperating Country National Personal Services Contractors (CCNPSCs), Offshore and Resident-Hire U.S. Personal Services Contractors (USPSCs), Third Country Nationals Personal Services Contractors (TCNPSCs) and others (i.e. PASA, ISC, FMA, etc.) The HR Specialist is a key resource for HR practices and is expected to provide guidance and advice on all HR-related matters. The HR Specialist is expected to manage-up in providing informed opinions on office culture, employee motivation and soft skill development. The HR Specialist is the main interlocutor in managing the interagency relationship with State/HR, and other entities at post, as needed. The Specialist provides advanced-level advice on HR administrative and management issues, procedures, and policy, and in planning, directing, and administering HR operations and processes for the Mission. The HR Specialist serves as an advisor and supports the EXO leadership with a variety of complex and sensitive HR issues. The HR Specialist is expected to have significant input on HR related !CASS relationships and consult with EXO as needed.

The HR Specialist is a key partner providing advice primarily in the areas of employee relations and programs and interpretation of policies and procedures. The HR Specialist is the primary subject matter specialist on all phases of PSC recruitment, contracting, onboarding, personnel management, and performance management. Serve as a key resource to all Mission staff on all employee relations matters including performance management program, salary increases, awards and recognition, training and staff development, benefits, and allowance, leave structure as well as other personnel management programs.