United States Department of Homeland Security - Springfield, VA
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The Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Benefits and Retirement) position is located within the Benefits and Retirement division of the Human Capital, Enterprise Support at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This role is critical in ensuring the effective management and administration of employee benefits and retirement programs, which are essential for maintaining a motivated and satisfied workforce. The incumbent will be responsible for strategic planning and communication of the organization's vision and objectives, setting priorities, assigning tasks, and monitoring the performance of organizational components, managers, and employees. This includes coaching and developing staff to enhance organizational capabilities, approving leave requests, and taking or approving corrective or disciplinary actions as necessary. In this role, the specialist will define, acquire, and allocate budget, staff, and other resources to meet the objectives of the organizational component. They will regularly establish operating guidelines related to federal retirement benefits processing and provide guidance to various segments in their operations. The specialist will represent TSA on Integrated Project Teams and informal work groups, collaborating with outside stakeholders, including DHS, the Office of Personnel Management, and the National Finance Center, to improve processes and ensure quality and timeliness in benefits administration. Additionally, the specialist will communicate appropriate guidance to field HR representatives and administrative officers regarding benefits, retirements, life insurance, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).