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USAJOBS · 1 day ago

Human Resource Specialist (Compensation)

Woodlawn, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $158K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Human Resource Specialist (Compensation) in the Department of Health & Human Services. In this role, you will serve as a principal advisor on HR issues impacting employee pay and benefits, ensuring accurate payroll operations and resolving discrepancies.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal advisor and first point of contact for payroll and compensation matters between CMS employees, timekeepers, ITAS coordinators, DFAS, and HHS

Analyze and resolve complex payroll discrepancies, including overpayments, underpayments, incorrect deductions, debt, garnishments, and time and attendance errors

Utilize automated payroll and inquiry systems (e.g., DFAS MyPay, EHCM) to submit, track, research, and ensure accurate resolution of payroll cases

Provide expert guidance on pay and leave entitlements, including advanced leave, LWOP, donated leave, continuation of pay, retirement deductions, and benefits impacts

Respond to audits, debts, estimates, and data calls, supporting internal and external reviews and ensuring payroll data integrity

Qualification

Federal payroll operationsAnalyzing payroll discrepanciesAutomated payroll systemsEmployee benefits knowledgeCustomer serviceAttention to detailTeamworkIntegrity

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position

You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation

Time-in-Grade restrictions apply

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: Providing expert advisory services on federal payroll operations (i.e., interpreting pay policies, resolving employee and management inquiries, and ensuring accurate application of pay entitlements in accordance with federal regulations); AND Analyzing complex payroll discrepancies (i.e., identifying root causes and coordinating with payroll providers, HR, and finance stakeholders to implement timely and compliant corrective actions); AND Utilizing automated payroll and inquiry tracking systems to submit, monitor, and resolve payroll cases

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience

To be eligible, current or former Federal employees and current or former Federal employees applying under the VEOA eligibility who hold or have held a permanent General Schedule position in the previous year must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying