Senior Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)

Manage and administer comprehensive federal employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance and providing expert guidance.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Interpret and apply federal HR laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and policies pertaining to employee benefits.
• Advise employees on a wide range of benefit topics, including military benefits, veterans’ preference, prior government service, and specific leave programs (e.g., Paid Parental Leave, Voluntary Leave Transfer).
• Counsel management on benefit program developments and their impact on agency cost, employee well-being, and workforce.
• Lead efforts to address and resolve complex issues in benefit program administration.
• Represent the agency on benefit matters, delivering clear and concise presentations at retirement and benefits seminars.
• Utilize information technology, automated personnel systems, and software applications for efficient benefits management.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• Minimum of one year of specialized experience at a comparable level in federal or equivalent public/private sector HR benefits.
• In-depth knowledge of federal employee benefit program principles, concepts, laws, and regulations.
• Demonstrated skill in analyzing and interpreting complex federal benefit laws, rules, and regulations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical issues to all organizational levels.