Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)

This role offers an opportunity to join our team as a Federal Benefits Specialist, with openings at the GS-09, GS-11, and GS-12 levels, depending on experience and qualifications. We are seeking dedicated professionals to guide our diverse workforce through complex federal benefits programs.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Provide expert advice and guidance on federal benefits programs, including CSRS, FERS, TSP, FEHB, and FEGLI.
• Manage benefits processes, transactions, and open season events.
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide information on work-life programs (e.g., EAP, Telework).
• (GS-11/12) Develop and deliver benefits-related briefings and training.
• (GS-11/12) Implement new benefits procedures and analyze the impact of regulations.
• (GS-12) Develop and implement benefits policies and provide strategic advisory services to management.
• (GS-12) Proactively resolve complex and sensitive benefits issues, offering impact analysis and HR solutions.
• *Qualification Requirements (Specialized Experience & Time-in-Grade):**
• *GS-09 Level:**
• **Experience:** One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level (federal or private sector) advising on federal benefits, explaining eligibility, assisting with open season, processing transactions, and responding to routine inquiries.
• **Time-in-Grade:** Served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher grade in Federal service.
• *GS-11 Level:**
• **Experience:** One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level (federal or private sector) providing comprehensive advice on complex federal benefits, independently managing open season aspects, implementing new procedures, and developing/delivering briefings.
• **Time-in-Grade:** Served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or higher grade in Federal service.
• *GS-12 Level:**
• **Experience:** One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level (federal or private sector) providing strategic advisory services to management on complex federal benefits, developing/implementing policies, analyzing new regulations, and proactively resolving complex/sensitive benefits issues.
• **Time-in-Grade:** Served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in Federal service.
• *General Requirements:**
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid work, including volunteer service.
• All qualifications, including Time-in-Grade, must be met and clearly documented in your resume by the closing date of the announcement.