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USAJOBS · 12 hours ago

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/COMPENSATION)

Bismarck, North Dakota, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$61K/yr - $96K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Human Resources Specialist focused on Employee Benefits and Compensation for the North Dakota National Guard. The role involves providing advisory services related to employee benefits, retirement, and compensation, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Advise and counsel customers on retirement insurance benefits, death benefits, and entitlements/options

Provides technical advice to personnel on benefit programs such as Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act, Workers Compensation, disability benefits, military or civilian deposits for retirement, etc

Researches, interprets, and applies federal and state laws and policies and program regulations

Composes and processes memorandums and correspondence in compliance formats contained in the regulations

Interprets guidance and regulations to provide advice to management and employees on pay schedule adjustments, back pay, debts, and compensation

Determines entitlement to retirement annuities, eligibility for continuation of life and health insurance

Provides technical advice on flexibilities and appropriate use of leave and leave issues

Maintains Electronic Official Personnel Files

Qualification

Employee BenefitsCompensation AdvisoryFederal RegulationsData EntryTechnical AdviceResearch SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a trial period

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

You must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position

Overtime/comp time may be required occasionally

May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments

The work may required the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle. Must have valid driver's license

This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to a state emergency or disaster declaration

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment

GS 09 Specialized Experience: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS 07 grade level or civilian equivalent which includes: Provided administrative support in the coordination and delivery of employee services, including managing documentation and responding to inquiries related to benefits; Maintained and updated records, performed data entry and conducted basic calculations to support financial or personnel administration functions; Assisted with interpreting and applying established guidelines or regulations to provide information and support to individuals regarding program eligibility and processes

GS 11 Specialized Experience: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS 09 grade level or civilian equivalent which includes: Practical knowledge of other HRO functional areas, i.e. Recruitment and Placement, Classification/Position Management, Labor Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, etc. for purposes of interacting and resolving issues; Providing technical advice regarding the vast expanse of federal employee benefits, retirements, and separations; Conducting research to solve complex, highly controversial employee issues and decision