Human Resources Specialist

About this role

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Specialized experience must include the following: Processing and assisting in training others to process a wide range of personnel actions.

Responding to employees questions related to benefits such as health and life insurance, thrift savings plan, retirement and military service credit. Entering specific legal and financial data accurately into HR automated systems, ensuring pay-setting, tenure and benefits are accurate and assisting in training of team members on automated systems and processing actions. Articulating rules and procedures clearly so that co-workers and employees understand personnel actions, benefits, or payroll processing.

Reviewing position data and ensuring the accuracy of key federal data elements. EDUCATION: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree or LLB or JB related to the position OR a combination of education & experience. (YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS) NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

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