Human Resources Specialist (Benefits)

About the Company

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About the Role

NOW HIRING: HR Specialist (Employee Benefits & Compensation). We're looking for an HR professional to serve as a principal advisor on employee benefits and entitlements, specializing in retirement counseling and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide managers and employees with information and interpretations on employee benefits administration, procedures, and policies
• Present at New Employee Orientation, host benefits seminars, and facilitate benefits webinars
• Counsel employees who have qualified for retirement benefits including FERS/CSRS/CSRS Offset
• Provide information to help employees make informed decisions and maximize gains from available benefits
• Serve as principal advisor and recognized HR authority on employee benefits and entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience managing employee retirement processes (determining eligibility, calculating service credit, reviewing retirement records, coordinating retirement actions)
• Experience providing guidance to employees on benefits eligibility and enrollment (explaining plan options, processing enrollment changes, resolving benefits issues)

Required Skills

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to interpret complex federal benefits regulations

Preferred Skills

• Position: GS-0201-13
• Open continuous announcement with rolling cut-offs through May 25, 2026. First cut-off: May 8, 2026.
• Resume required (2 page limit). Apply through USAJOBS.

Pay range and compensation package

Salary: $108,173 - $172,980/year (varies by location)

Equal Opportunity Statement

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