VCS - Human Resource Specialist - RAC

VAMC's St. Louis, MO campus, VCS, is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator) to join our HR Division. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for reasonable accommodation matters, providing guidance, administrative support, and assistance to employees, managers, and supervisors. This position reports directly to the Chief Human Capital Officer and offers an opportunity to play an important role in supporting the organization's mission.

• Relevant Human Resources
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree OR a minimum of three (3) years of general Human Resources experience demonstrating strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills,
  OR equivalent leadership experience in a food or retail environment.
• Human Resources Knowledge
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  Working knowledge of Human Resources principles, practices, and procedures, with the ability to interpret and apply Human Resources policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Federal Human Resources Expertise
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  Experience applying Federal Human Resources regulations, including 38 U.S.C. 7802, Title 5, and Title 38, in support of Human Resources operations and decision-making.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building
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  Ability to work effectively with Human Resources professionals across Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA), while clearly communicating and supporting VCS hiring policies and procedures.
• Communication Skills
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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally to employees, managers, and leadership in a large forum.
• Core Human Resources Functional Knowledge
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  Experience in one or more core Human Resources functions, including Personnel Actions, Recruitment and Placement, Classification, Compensation and Benefits, Employee and Labor Relations, Training, and Reasonable Accommodation.
• Human Resources Consultation & Guidance
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  Ability to provide guidance and recommendations to managers and senior leaders on Human Resources policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Organization & Time Management
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  Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
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  Minimum intermediate-level proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to create and edit documents, analyze data, develop presentations, manage calendars and email communications, and utilize these tools to support daily business operations efficiently.