HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS)

This position is located in the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Office of Management, Human Resources Operations Division. As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits), you will serve as a subject matter expert administering federal benefit and retirement programs. You will provide expert advice to agency employees, develop educational programs, and handle complex case resolutions to support the FSIS workforce.

Administers all Federal civilian retirement and benefits programs for Agency employees.

Provide expert advice and technical counsel to FSIS leadership, supervisors, and employees regarding all Federal Benefits related programs.

Determine employee eligibility for health insurance coverage in complex cases and deliver targeted advice on various health insurance issues.

Interpret strict regulations and provide vital technical guidance to employees, supervisors, and family members regarding life insurance programs.

Advises and counsels employees concerning the Thrift Savings Plan. Provides information on eligibility, fund allocation, loan program and disbursement of funds at separation, among other guidance pertaining to TSP.

Develop and conduct retirement education programs, briefings, and webinars to explain complex regulations and employee retirement options.

Participate in developing and revising agency policies, methods, and techniques to ensure efficient and effective benefits program execution.

Deliver crucial advice and assistance to survivors, employees, and supervisors regarding federal life insurance benefits due to survivors.

Guide and review the workflow, daily performance, and professional development of junior HR specialists and HR assistants within the section.

Education may be substituted for experience at the GS-09 and GS-11 level only, as defined above in the qualifications section. The is no minimum education requirement for this position.