Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)

Washington Headquarters Services • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

This position is in the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Human Resources Directorate (HRD), Benefits and Worklife Division (BWD). HRD provides HR support to high-visibility customers, supporting the office of the Secretary of War (OSW) and DoW field activities. BWD delivers advisory and transactional services for employee benefits, retirements, and injury compensation, while managing the Employee Assistance Program, Telework and Wellness Programs, and Voluntary Giving Campaigns.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position requires a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to be signed.
• This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft.
• This position requires a security clearance at the Secret - Non-critical Sensitive level.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Demonstrate knowledge of employee benefits theories, concepts, laws, and regulations to perform assignments based on the analysis of changes in law and to assist in developing agency guidance material.; AND Utilize skill in applying fact-finding and analytical techniques to identify problems, draw conclusions, and propose appropriate courses of action related to employee benefits and services programs.; AND Provide technical advice on benefits procedures and communicate findings or provide guidance to employees and managers on the use of human resources systems.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Apply a wide range of employee benefits theories, concepts, laws, rules, and regulations to manage difficult and complex assignments, evaluate program trends, and recommend action.; AND Apply complex fact-finding, analytical, and problem-solving methods to identify interrelated issues in personnel management, analyze the impact of new legislation or regulations, and recommend appropriate courses of action.; AND Provide expert technical advice and counsel to top-level management, political appointees, and other employees on difficult or sensitive benefits-related issues, and skill in preparing and presenting findings to gain acceptance of recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage key benefits programs, including Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). This involves overseeing open season events and ensuring timely processing of transactions.
• Serve as a Human Resources Specialist providing advice and guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees on a variety of federal retirement programs under Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), and TSP.
• Analyze the impact of new legislative or regulatory proposals on the organization, develop procedures for implementation, and brief customers on any resulting changes to policies or systems.
• Identify business processes related to benefits administration for potential reengineering and act as an expert to improve employee benefit and personnel support operations.
• Advise, manage, and serve as the subject matter expert for various work-life programs, including the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telework, Workers' Compensation and Wellness Programs.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.
• Review our benefits
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed