USAJOBS · 19 hours ago
HR SPEC (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/EMPLOYEE RELATIONS) (T32)
Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a HR Specialist focused on Employee Benefits and Employee Relations for the National Guard. The role involves advising management and employees on benefits, labor laws, and providing technical guidance on HR programs and policies.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Advises and counsels 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
Provides technical advice to personnel on 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
Ensures prompt submission of claims and medical documents
Works with Department of Labor (DOL), Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS), ANG/ARNG Safety Managers and supervisors to ensure payment of legitimate claims, questionable claims are reviewed and referred to DOL as appropriate and potential fraudulent claims are reported to the appropriate office for investigation
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
Advises management and employees on labor laws, rules, and regulations regarding labor issues that are sensitive, critical, or controversial in nature
Provide advisory services to management, promote the efficiency of the service, train supervisors how to remedy employee deficiencies using both formal and informal methodologies, while simultaneously establishing a constructive workforce
Maintains awareness of contemporary developments and regulatory guidance
Works daily with other HR Specialists assigned within the HRO on matters which impact other HR functional areas
Monitors the lifecycle of the collective bargaining agreement
Utilizes legal research methods, information gathering techniques, and applies a variety of HR case law, principles, practices, and regulations obtained from the Supreme Court, Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP), and/or the Office of Special Council (OSC) to management in order to support State policy and decisions
Develops and provides informational documents, position papers, State reports, and various tools to assist supervisors with conduct management
Identifies supervisor needs for training, provides training, and tracks completion rates
Provides in-person guidance, training, and advisory services thru Site Assistance Visits (SAV) for the local organization
Maintains a local case management system
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
LL.M
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
This is an 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
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required
Minimum military rank: SGT
Maximum military rank: CW2
1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade
Advanced knowledge of HR laws, regulations, principles, policies, and concepts related to the assigned functional area sufficient to plan and coordinate activities and serve as a technical resource to management and HR specialists on difficult or controversial issues
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels and types of organizations and audiences
Ability to communicate with managers and leadership regarding HR subject matter
Ability to conduct research and determine appropriate application of laws, regulations, policy, or other directives and interpretative instructions for use in assigned HR specialty areas and to make recommendations
Ability to make clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups, listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communication
Ability to analyze complex operational and business problems involving issues for serviced functions
Skill in advising managers and supervisors of HR program flexibilities and recommending alternatives
Ability to write clear, concise explanations of complex HR topics such as evaluation statements, investigation reports
Working knowledge of HR computer applications and ability to integrate new, existing, and proposed applications into the operating environment
Ability to retrieve and provide HR reports to the serviced population
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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