Luke Harris

About Luke Harris

As a Human Resources Specialist at the Internal Revenue Service for over a year, I focus…

Experience

1. Human Resources Specialist

   Internal Revenue Service

   Sep 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Coordinated the full onboarding process for new federal employees, ensuring timely completion of I-9 verification, e-QIP, citizenship validation, and security badging, which streamlined the onboarding timeline • Serve as point of contact for all new hire questions related to orientation, equipment, and personnel actions; troubleshoot onboarding delays and system errors. • Collaborate with IT Deskside, ICAM, FMSS, and Security to resolve onboarding issues and ensure successful delivery of laptops, LAN access, and workspace readiness. • Prepare and manage orientation survey processes, compile data insights, and deliver results to management to improve program effective- ness. • Assist with staffing operations: review and input vacancy announcements on USAJOBS, verify job analyses and crediting plans, and apply OPM qualification standards. • Conducted preliminary reviews of promotion certificates, assisted in suitability/veterans\' preference adjudication, and ensured compliance with DEU and merit promotion policies, leading to streamlined promotion processes • Supported HR consulting efforts by advising hiring managers on recruitment strategies and federal hiring authorities, resulting in more effective placement options • Developed training for new orientation team members and participated in establishing triage teams for both day and night orientation sessions, enhancing onboarding efficiency • Applied knowledge of HR laws (Title 5, CFR), IRS-specific regulations, and internal union agreements to maintain legal and procedural compliance, ensuring smooth HR operations