Personalsachbearbeiter/in Wiesbaden, Germany Ausschreibungsbereich WHO MAY APPLY: Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany AND EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany. Hauptaufgaben Serves as a Senior Human Resources Management Specialist in a Civilian Human Resources Services Center (CHRSC) providing customers the full range of comprehensive management advisory services and assistance. This requires a thorough knowledge of the full spectrum of human resources management principles, practices, concepts and methodology in both the US and local national (LN) personnel programs, as well as seasoned analytical and diagnostic skills to identify and evaluate systemic problems/issues and recommend solutions to managers. Provides management employee relations advisory services. Provides advice and assistance in the areas of discipline, adverse actions, grievances, performance management and recognition, employee counseling, and related functions. Ensures official case files are properly maintained in accordance with all regulatory guidance to support proposed or final actions and when necessary responds in writing to appeals and/or prepares documents for hearings. Coordinates with legal officials as appropriate. Advises management on performance plans and provides technical information on performance management systems. Interprets policies and provides advice on issues such as substance abuse, sexual harassment, hours of work, changes in working conditions/schedules, leave requests/administration, job related stress, pay entitlements, etc. When necessary, the incumbent serves as a representative before appropriate formal judicial proceedings (third party trials) involving depositions, interrogatories, offers of proof, and negotiating settlements. Explains evaluation criteria of the various performance systems including assisting management in the writing of employee performance standards and provides advice and guidance to managers regarding the requirements for awards such as performance, time off, on-the-spot, special act, meritorious civilian service, etc. Provides US and LN recruitment and placement advisory services. Advises managers on recruitment strategies, sources and special programs that emphasize affirmative action to attract highly qualified candidates to the federal workforce. Recruitment is sometimes complicated by the fact that there are few qualified candidates in the labor market. This requires the specialist to be creative and innovative in developing outreach techniques to locate a pool of high quality candidates. Assists managers with job analysis, writing crediting plans, etc. used to rate/rank candidates in both internal and external competitive placement actions. Assists in developing short and long-range staffing plans to forecast mission requirements; assesses employee turn-over patterns and reviews technological changes and local labor market conditions to provide advice to managers on future staffing strategies. Counsels and registers employees in the Priority Placement Program. Verifies an employee's eligibility for employment and ordinary resident status. Provides advisory services to management and employees on overseas employment programs, entitlements and benefits and counsels individuals regarding all benefits associated with working for the Federal government. Incumbent may also be required to counsel non-US citizen applicants, providing the applicant full Job Information assistance. Provides position management and classification advisory services. Provides human resource development advisory services. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifikationsanforderungen Description of the Education & Training Levels: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge C-6: E&T Levels I and II: not creditable for positions in this occupational series E&T Level III A: The completed apprenticeship must have been in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, e.g., Industriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross und Einzelhandel, oder in steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, Banken oder Arztpraxen, or training as Personalfachkaufmann/frau with successful IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer) examination, or similar occupation; PLUS 2 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level III B and C: 2 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level IV A: The completed apprenticeship must have been in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, e.g., Industriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross- und Einzelhandel, oder in steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, Banken oder Arztpraxen, or training as Personalfachkaufmann/frau with successful IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer) examination, or similar occupation; PLUS 1 year of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level IV D: 1 year of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level IV B and C: are not creditable for positions in this occupational series. E&T Level V: University or equivalent graduation with major study in a related academic field e.g.,Sozialwissenschaft, Wirtschaftswissenschaft, Volkswissenschaft, Jurist, etc. No additional experience required. Exceptions to above qualification requirements for internal placement actions: Requirements for current employees in 203 positions: E&T Level I: 8 years of Job Related Assistant Experience as defined below. E&T Level II: 6 years of Job Related Assistant Experience as defined below. E&T Level IIIA with unrelated apprenticeship: 4 years of Job Related Assistant Experience as defined below. E&T Level IVB and C: 2 years of Job Related Assistant Experience as defined below. E&T Level V (unrelated studies): 1 year of Job Related Assistant Experience as defined below Job Related Assistant Experience is any work experience as an assistant providing support to a Human Resources Specialist in any functional area in the Civilian Human Resources business. At least one year of creditable experience must be in the same or directly related area of specialization that is required in the 201 position. Training: Selectee must complete mandatory training, as directed. Current employees in the 201 occupational series may be placed at the same or lower grade into any other functional specialties up to and including the C-7 grade level. Current HR assistants in the 0203 occupational series may be placed at either the C-5a (lowest) or C-6 (highest) grade into positions in the 0201 occupational series. Current employees in a related occupation, e.g., 0560 Budget, 0343 Management and Program Analysts, etc., may be placed at the same or lower grade into any functional specialty in the 201 occupational series up to and including the C-6a grade level. For promotions within or into the 201 occupational series, new qualification standards stated herein must be met. C-6a: E&T Levels I and II: not creditable for positions in this occupational series E&T Level III A: The completed apprenticeship must have been in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, e.g., Industriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross- und Einzelhandel, oder in steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, Banken oder Arztpraxen, or training as Personalfachkaufmann/frau with successful IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer) examination, or similar occupation; PLUS 3 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level III B and C: 3 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level IV A: The completed apprenticeship must have been in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, e.g., Industriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross und Einzelhandel, oder in steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, Banken oder Arztpraxen, or training as Personalfachkaufmann/frau with successful IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer) examination, or similar occupation; PLUS 2 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level IV D: 2 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level IV B and C: are not creditable for positions in this occupational series. E&T Level V: University or equivalent graduation with major study in a related academic field e.g., Sozialwissenschaft, Wirtschaftswissenschaft, Volkswissenschaft, Jurist, etc.; PLUS 1 year of job related experience Job related experience: Experience that provided knowledge of human resources principles, practices and procedures in any existing area of specialization or in any combination thereof. The applicant must demonstrate possession of specific knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of specialization of the vacancy. Creditable experience could have been gained within and outside the US Forces. One year of creditable experience must be at a level of difficulty that compares to the next lower grade of the vacancy and must be in the same or directly related area of specialization that is required in the position to be filled. Exceptions to above qualification requirements for internal placement actions: Current employees in the 201 occupational series may be placed at the same or lower grade into any other functional specialties up to and including the C-7 grade level. Current employees in a related occupation, e.g., 0560 Budget, 0343 Management and Program Analysts, etc., may be placed at the same or lower grade into any functional specialty in the 201 occupational series up to and including the C-6a grade level. For promotions within or into the 201 occupational series, new qualification standards stated herein must be met. C-7: E&T Levels I and II: not creditable for positions in this occupational series E&T Level III A: The completed apprenticeship must have been in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, e.g., Industriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross und Einzelhandel, oder in steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, Banken oder Arztpraxen, or training as Personalfachkaufmann/frau with successful IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer) examination, or similar occupation; PLUS 4 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level III B and C: 4 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level IV A: The completed apprenticeship must have been in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, e.g., Industriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross und Einzelhandel, oder in steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, Banken oder Arztpraxen, or training as Personalfachkaufmann/frau with successful IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer) examination, or similar occupation; PLUS 3 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level IV D: 3 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level IV B and C: are not creditable for positions in this occupational series. E&T Level V: University or equivalent graduation with major study in a related academic field e.g.,Sozialwissenschaft, Wirtschaftswissenschaft, Volkswissenschaft, Jurist, etc.; PLUS 2 years of job related experience Job related experience: Experience that provided knowledge of human resources principles, practices and procedures in any existing area of specialization or in any combination thereof. The applicant must demonstrate possession of specific knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of specialization of the vacancy. Creditable experience could have been gained within and outside the US Forces. One year of creditable experience must be at a level of difficulty that compares to the next lower grade of the vacancy and must be in the same or directly related area of specialization that is required in the position to be filled. Exceptions to above qualification requirements for internal placement actions: Current employees in the 201 occupational series may be placed at the same or lower grade into any other functional specialties up to and including the C-7 grade level. For promotions within or into the 201 occupational series, new qualification standards stated herein must be met. C-7a: E&T Levels I and II: not creditable for positions in this occupational series E&T Level III A: The completed apprenticeship must have been in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, e.g., Industriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross und Einzelhandel, oder in steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, Banken oder Arztpraxen, or training as Personalfachkaufmann/frau with successful IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer) examination, or similar occupation; PLUS 5 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level III B and C: 5 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level IV A: The completed apprenticeship must have been in a commercial, business or administrative occupation, e.g., Industriekaufmann/frau, Kaufmann/frau im Gross und Einzelhandel, oder in steuer- und wirtschaftsberatenden Berufen, Rechtsanwaltkanzleien, Banken oder Arztpraxen, or training as Personalfachkaufmann/frau with successful IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer) examination, or similar occupation; PLUS 4 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level IV D: 4 years of job related experience as defined below. E&T Level IV B and C: are not creditable for positions in this occupational series. E&T Level V: University or equivalent graduation with major study in a related academic field e.g.,Sozialwissenschaft, Wirtschaftswissenschaft, Volkswissenschaft, Jurist, etc.; PLUS 3 years of job related experience Job related experience: Experience that provided knowledge of human resources principles, practices and procedures in any existing area of specialization or in any combination thereof. The applicant must demonstrate possession of specific knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of specialization of the vacancy. Creditable experience could have been gained within and outside the US Forces. One year of creditable experience must be at a level of difficulty that compares to the next lower grade of the vacancy and must be in the same or directly related area of specialization that is required in the position to be filled. • Office automation skills required. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL: English Language Proficiency Level AND German Language Proficiency Level C2 required. You may test yourself for free at one of the various online providers, who offer tests under the 'Common European Framework of Reference for Languages' (CEFR). Description of the Language Levels: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge Auswahlkriterien auswählen General Information for LN Job Announcements - please read: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=77e3ac4a5ce32110924578e08ba9227c&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge Beschäftigungsbedingungen Position may be filled at the C-06, C-6A, C-07 or at the full performance level C-7A. Incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher or full performance level in accordance with regulatory requirements, upon completion of required training, and recommendation of supervisor. WE OFFER: - a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities - employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere - high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements: - 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement) - vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries) - various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments) Beyond the tariff agreement: - usually time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (governed by shop agreement) - employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; situational mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards - health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run fitness centers.