Assistant Secretary for Human Resources

(a) Establishment There is authorized to be in the Department an Assistant Secretary for Human Resources who shall be responsible to the Under Secretary for Management for matters pertaining to human resources, the management and development of the workforce of the Department, and such other related duties as the Secretary may from time to time designate. (b) Responsibilities In addition to the responsibilities described in subsection (a) and the duties of the Director General of the Foreign Service, the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to human capital, workforce development and management in the conduct of foreign policy, including, as appropriate— (1) talent management, including acquisition, development, evaluation retention, promotion, and retirement; (2) the Department’s training and development institutions, programs, and responsibilities; (3) personnel benefits, including the administration of the Department’s benefits and annuities; (4) managing employee experience and relations, including addressing grievances, ensuring accessibility, and managing accommodations; (5) domestic and overseas assignments policy and administration; (6) talent strategy and analysis; (7) presidential appointments; and (8) such other related duties as the Under Secretary for Management may from time to time designate.