We execute day-to-day processes for all core federal HR actions, so your team can focus on the mission. Not only does GKG provide staff augmentation for these important HR services, but we also serve as coaches, mentors, and trainers who transfer our vast knowledge to HR staff, managers, and liaisons. Our decorated team of former federal employees understand the complexities of federal HR, resulting in effective and efficient HR services for our customers.
Services
Organizational design, occupational studies and realignment
Functional statements and staffing plans development
Position descriptions/evaluation statements development and advisory classification determinations
Position desk audits
Standardized position descriptions and pre-recruitment packages
Classification standards implementation
Classification appeals processing
Compensation management, pay setting and wage surveys
Job analyses advisory services
Policy and standard operating procedures development
PD and job analyses/competency libraries
Records management
Program evaluation and compliance
HR information systems (HRIS) data entry, tracking, report generation and analysis
HRIS data cleanup
Personnel and Payroll transactional processing
e-OPF file maintenance and management
Policy and standard operating procedures development
Program evaluation and compliance
Use of all OPM/OMB approved HRIS and payroll systems
Personnel security processing and suitability determinations
Personnel security adjudication support
Quality review of security packages
e-QIP system support
Executive resources administration
Classification and SES allocation management
Executive recruitment, executive core and professional technical qualifications
SES performance management, awards, bonuses and certification support
Benefits management, administration and employee benefits counseling
Policy and standard operating procedures development
Records management
Program evaluation and compliance
Assessment and job analyses development
Merit staffing and delegated examining recruitment
Pre-OPM auditing
Vacancy announcements and application processing
Qualification determinations
Preparing and issuing certificates of eligible
Use of automated recruiting systems
Time-to-hire metrics and reporting
Recruitment strategy planning and plan development
Workforce restructuring and reshaping initiatives
Policy, standard operating procedures development
Records management
Program evaluation and compliance
Benefits management, administration and employee counseling
Entrance onboarding and employee orientations
Separation management
Performance management and incentive awards programs
Disciplinary and adverse actions, grievances and complaints processing (to include EEO)
Fact finding investigations
Labor Relations advisory services
Labor contract negotiations
Workers’ compensation administration and management
Wellness and work life balance programs
Family friendly work policies and alternative work schedules
Workforce communication
Policy and standard operating procedures development
Records management
Program evaluation and compliance
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By Alicia Rule, Mike Vajda, and Sharon Ginley The agencies that succeed will treat this mandate as an enterprise transformation, not a compliance checklist. GKG operates at the intersection of federal human capital expertise, operational …
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GKG and Barton Community College Launch Nation’s First Federal Human Resources Associate Degree
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Reston, VA — October 15, 2025 — Golden Key Group (GKG), a leader in federal human capital and workforce transformation solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with Barton Community College to launch the nation’s …
Advancing Federal Workforce Efficiency Through Shared Human Resource (HR) Services
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An Integrated Approach to Technical and Adaptive ChallengesBy Mike Vajda, Michael Rogers, Alicia Rule, Sharon Ginley As federal agencies face rising demands for efficiency, transparency, and accountability, Shared Human Resources (HR) Services have emerged as …
