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Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a HR Business Partner I. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/09/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 9, 2026
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
NoThe Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.
Salary
$74,367 - $130,143 per year
Pay scale & grade
AD 00
Promotion potential
0
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required - N/A
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Announcement number
req1004
Control number
874447800

Duties

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Consults with and provides guidance to SAA staff and supervisors on Human Resources policies and procedures. Collects and enters data to enable analysis of trends and metrics; develops systems and trackers to support data collection. Responds to routine employee or external stakeholder inquiries and escalates more complicated situations. Performs transactions across HR systems and platforms, such as posting requisitions, updating engagement data, or documenting employee relations actions, and maintains data accuracy and integrity. Identifies training needs for teams and individuals. Proactively identifies opportunities to improve HR processes and system efficiencies. Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Qualifications

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

  • May perform duties of a contract representative (COR) as needed.

Required Work Experience

  • 4+ years of progressively responsible HR experience.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 
  • In keeping with the policy of conflicts of interest, relatives of Sergeant at Arms employees are not eligible to work in the Human Resources Office.
  • Ability to interpret employment laws.
  • Effective communicator, strong organization skills, ability to train employees, ability to handle sensitive/confidential information.
  • Knowledge of personal computers and word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
  • Experience using Cornerstone OnDemand or a comparable applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage requisitions, candidate workflows, and reporting.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience updating and maintaining SharePoint sites, including page content and recruitment guides.
  • Experience creating and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for HR processes or systems.

Working Conditions

  • Sedentary.

Education

Bachelor’s in HR management or related field.

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

Senate

The Office of the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) is the largest in size of staff and budget in the Senate. It is responsible for all Senate computers and technology support services, recording and photographic services, printing and graphics services, and telecommunications services. The SAA also provides assistance to all Senate offices with their staffing, mailing, purchasing, and financial needs. The offices of the SAA that are responsible for providing these and other services include Capitol Facilities, the Operations Division, Customer Relations, Financial Operations, Human Resources, and Information Security. The SAA also shares responsibility for the U.S. Capitol Police, the Senate Page Program, the Senate Office of Training and Development, and the Capitol Telephone Exchange. The Sergeant at Arms is an excepted service agency. Employment with the Sergeant at Arms does not confer the "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies.

Agency contact information

Email
SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov
Address
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
US. Senate Capitol Office Building
Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

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