Human Resources Specialist (senior Advisor)

Senior Advisor, Talent Management Directorate

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Enterprise Services, Office of Human Resources Management, Talent Management Directorate, in Bloomington, MN. Responsibilities include advancing in the pivotal role of a Senior Advisor, utilizing expertise in driving strategic human resources initiatives to build and sustain a mission-ready workforce. This position starts at a salary of $159,695.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $195,200.00 (GS-15, Step 10).

Major duties and responsibilities include preparing and delivering high-level briefings, presentations, and reports to senior leadership, stakeholders, and external partners on human resources initiatives, challenges, and accomplishments. Representing CBP at interagency meetings, conferences, and working groups, providing technical expertise and advocating for CBP's talent management priorities. Communicating complex human resources concepts effectively ensuring clarity and alignment with CBP's mission and the Talent Management Directorate's driving force of staffing CBP with a mission-ready workforce. Leading or participating in special projects and initiatives across all divisions of the Talent Management Directorate (TMD), including efforts related to human resources modernization, workforce planning, recruitment, and operational efficiency. Advising senior leadership on human resources issues impacting CBP's workforce, offering strategic recommendations to support organizational priorities and mission-critical.

Requirements include being a U.S. Citizen, primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years, and all pre-employment processes will be conducted in English. You may be required to pass a background investigation. Financial disclosure is required. This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.

Qualifications include experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as creating and delivering executive-level briefings and strategic reports that shape organizational priorities, resources decisions and talent management strategies. Leading enterprise process redesign and improvement initiatives to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness across HR operations. Directing projects and HR modernization, workforce planning, and recruitment initiatives that enhance CBP's talent management capabilities and operational efficiency. Providing strategic counsel to senior leadership on workforce risks, opportunities, and HR policy implications to advance mission-ready staffing objectives.