Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits / Workers Compensation)

About this role

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Applicants must meet one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-09 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level.) To qualify for the GS-9: 52 weeks or more of specialized experience at the next lower grade level ( GS-7 level) that includes: Navigating HR systems such as NFC, ECOMP, GovTA, etc.

Assisting others by providing basic information and preliminary guidance on workers' compensation claims and inquiries. Maintaining data tracking systems by entering information, updating status changes, and verifying accuracy. Education can be used in lieu of specialized experience as defined below: Successful completion of a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or LL.B.

or J.D. OR Combination of Education and Experience: You must have an appropriate combination of successfully completed graduate-level education and experience. To determine your combination, first compute your experience as a percentage of the experience listed above; then determine your education as a percentage of the education listed above; then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent.

Only graduate education, more than the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify. To qualify for the GS-11: 52 weeks or more of specialized experience at the next lower grade level ( GS-9 level) that includes: Utilizing HR systems to process, track, document, and monitor actions to support employees and supervisors. Systems may include NFC, ECOMP, GovTA, etc. Researching and reviewing workers' compensation regulations, agency guidance, and policy to identify applicable requirements and provide guidance.

Assisting employees, supervisors, and HR staff by providing information and basic counseling on workers' compensation claims and inquiries, helping them understand claim procedures, documentation needs, and timelines. Supporting the lifecycle management of workers' compensation claims by assisting with timely and accurate processing. Sharing workers' compensation information orally through phone calls, informal briefings, or training discussion, ensuring employees and supervisors understand claim processes, reporting requirements, and available resources.