Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)

$59,966 - $77,955/Yr

United States Department of the Treasury - Parkersburg, WV

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Parkersburg, WV

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits) position at the Department of the Treasury is responsible for delivering a variety of benefit programs and services to a large customer base in a shared servicing environment. The role involves providing counseling on Title 5 benefits, assisting with retirement planning, and resolving complex issues related to employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling associated with Title 5 benefits, including the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
• Offer general information to employees on the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts program (FSAFEDS), the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), and the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP).
• Prepare retirement estimates and counseling for employees planning for Title 5 retirement, ensuring timely submission of retirement paperwork to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
• Research and resolve complex problems arising during the processing of benefit enrollment requests.
• Troubleshoot issues related to insurance coverages, retirement eligibility, and other benefits-related matters.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level in the federal service, applying human resources rules, regulations, policies, and practices.
• Experience in conveying technical information and recommendations to customers.
• A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree may substitute for specialized experience.
• Combination of education and experience that meets the total percentage requirement.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in federal employee benefits administration.
• Knowledge of retirement planning and counseling processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and bonuses.
• Eleven paid holidays and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to a wide choice of health insurance plans with substantial employer contributions.
• Retirement program with employer-matching contributions.