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HR Specialist (Staffing & Classification)
West 4th StrategyPhiladelphia, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jul 2026
About the role
HR Specialist (Staffing & Classification)
ROLE
We need an experienced Staffing and Classification HR Specialist supporting the HR Department of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD is a Department of Defense engineering and fleet support command for the Navy's ships, submarines, and unmanned vehicles. In this role, you will assist with recruitment and placement strategies, job analysis and workforce planning, position description development, and factor and grade level determinations, while providing comprehensive staffing and classification services in accordance with federal law. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice fa
ROLE
We need an experienced Staffing and Classification HR Specialist supporting the HR Department of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD is a Department of Defense engineering and fleet support command for the Navy's ships, submarines, and unmanned vehicles. In this role, you will assist with recruitment and placement strategies, job analysis and workforce planning, position description development, and factor and grade level determinations, while providing comprehensive staffing and classification services in accordance with federal law. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides HR support services to NSWCPD's Staffing and Classification Branch
- Assists with recruitment of new personnel and placement strategies
- Performs job analysis and workforce planning
- Assists in the development of position descriptions
- Assists with developing appropriate factor levels and grade levels for specific job titles
- Assists with the development of compensation plans
- Provides comprehensive classification, staffing, recruitment, and placement services in accordance with federal law
- Plans, coordinates, and develops facts and resolution support for problems across HR specialties
- Supports special projects and establishes organizational structures that are efficient, cost effective, and support career development
- Provides recommendations to management on organizational design with emphasis on career development principles
- Performs data entry of Request for Personnel Actions (RPAs) in DCPDS
- Routes RPAs to the appropriate Specialist's inbox and updates the NSWCPD RPA Tracking System (CRTS)
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Five (5) years of experience providing Human Resources services related to staffing and classification
- Working knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Demonstrable experience examining human resources laws, policies, rules, and procedures
- Possess knowledge of Government regulations, policies, and practices under Title 5, United States Code, and other statutes and legal Authorities for Federal Human Resources.
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or GED required; undergraduate degree preferred
LOCATION
- Philadelphia, PA Navy Yard
CLEARANCE
- Must be able to pass a Tier III background investigation to obtain a moderate risk public trust
- Must be a US Citizen
CLIENT
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD)
HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility – W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice fa
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