Senior Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to manage complex federal benefits programs. This role involves applying federal laws, regulations, and procedures to ensure effective human resources management.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• **Benefits Administration:** Interpret and apply federal laws, regulations, and procedures related to retirement, health and life insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), military service, veterans' benefits, and prior government service policies.
• **System Utilization:** Proficiently use human resources information systems (HRIS) and software applications, including GRB, OPM's Online Retirement Application (ORA), and Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), for benefits management and personnel actions.
• **Policy Development:** Develop options and recommendations for federal benefits programs, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• **Experience:** Minimum of one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent public/private sector experience directly related to federal benefits administration.
• **Knowledge:** Demonstrated understanding of federal benefits laws, regulations, procedures, and legislative changes.
• **Technical Skills:** Proven experience utilizing HR information systems and software (e.g., GRB, ORA, eOPF).
• *Ideal Candidate Profile:**
• **Analytical:** Possesses strong analytical skills to assess complex HR issues and develop effective, creative solutions.
• **Expertise:** Extensive knowledge of modern federal HR policies, procedures, regulations, and OPM guidance.
• **Communication:** Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex HR topics clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• **System Savvy:** Skilled in using a wide range of HR information systems and software tools to support personnel actions, reporting, and employee services.