USAJOBS · 2 months ago
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPL BEN/COMP) TITLE 32 INDEFINITE
Concord, New Hampshire, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$69K/yr - $90K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (EMPL BEN/COMP) for the National Guard. This position involves providing employee benefit and retirement advisory services to Army and Air National Guard organizations, assisting with retirement applications, and maintaining knowledge of relevant regulations and programs.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform employee benefit and retirement advisory services for either Army (ARNG) or Air National Guard (ANG) organizations and the full-time workforce within the State
Provides counseling to management, employees, annuitants, and family members of deceased employees by interpreting, applying, and explaining retirement and insurance laws, regulations, and policies on available retirement insurance benefits, death benefits, entitlements/options
Researches and interprets appropriate regulations to provide advice to employees concerning reinstatement of insurance, conversion of life insurance and features of the programs and options associated with retirement
Assist employees in the preparation of retirement applications and related documents and forwards to the Army Benefits Center Civilian (ABC-C)
Determines type of separation and completion of eOPF maintenance for documents
Maintains a current knowledge of legislative development, agency reorganizations and other pertinent activities that may have an impact on management and employees
Provides technical guidance and assistance in the development and implementation of benefit program changes and open seasons
Determines entitlement to retirement annuities, eligibility for continuation of life and health insurance
Provides technical advice to personnel on a variety of programs such as health and life insurance and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
Provides initial overview to new employees on the benefit programs available to them
Assists in administering programs such as the Mass Transit, Reasonable Accommodations (RA), Telework, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act, military, or civilian deposits for CSRS/FERS, disability benefits, Light Duty Program, and Workers Compensation Program
Develop and process termination memorandums
Compose termination memorandums (30-day notice) in compliance with formats contained in the correspondence regulation for non-retention, mandatory removal date (MRD), mandatory separation date (MSD), medical disqualification, age 60, etc
Monitors and ensures the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) program is properly publicized and supervisors are provided the appropriate guidelines for use of the program
En coordination with the NGB J1-Functional Manager ensures prompt submission of claims and medical documents
Works with Department of Labor (DOL), Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS), to ensure only legitimate claims are submitted
Coordinates with Safety Managers and Supervisors to ensure all applicable workplace validation and documentation is obtained for the claim
Potentially fraudulent and questionable claims are reported to the appropriate office for investigation
Assesses and analyzes situations to ensure minimum compensation costs are expended and light duty policies are implemented
Provides technical advice on flexibilities and appropriate use of leave issues such as Sick Leave for Family Care and Bereavement, Disabled Veterans Leave, Advanced Leave, Compensatory Time, Leave Without Pay, Absence Without Leave, Presidential Leave, Court Leave, and Military Leave
Provides technical advice on the use of the Family and Medical Leave Act, Paid Parental Leave, and Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
Interprets guidance and regulations to provide advice to management and employees on pay schedule adjustments, severance pay, back pay, debts, and compensation
Process donated leave requests within the State
Use automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and local personnel systems checklists as required
Provides technical advice and assistance to employees in the availability of the within the applicable federal employee benefit system
Maintains the Electronic Official Personnel Files by uploading required documentation in accordance with the Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping
Qualification
Required
Must have a high school diploma or a general education development (GED) diploma
An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
This is an INDEFINITE excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform
Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement
Military Grades: E4 to E6
Compatible Military Assignments: MOS IMMATERIAL
Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-07 level or the equivalent which provided a basic working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and personnel programs
Must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade
Experienced in using references and resource materials and experienced in program functions such as, maintaining personnel records, counseling, or classification and assignments
Experienced in operating a computer and using varied computer programs
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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