This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources (HR) Branch; Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Millington, TN. Incumbent serves as a Headquarters (HQ) HR Specialist (Employee Benefits) and subject matter expert for CNIC NAF HR enterprise-wide. Incumbent is responsible for the administration, planning, and technical direction of the health and welfare employee benefit programs for CNIC NAF.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Promotes the establishment and achievement of overall benefits program objectives throughout Navy NAF activities and implements CNIC NAF HQ's directions. Provides expert advisory and consultative services to CNIC NAF HQ and Region staff on matters related to benefit program administration (e.g., insurance (medical, dental, life), Long Term Disability (LTD), Workers' Compensation (WC), Family Medical Leave Act, Flexible Spending Account, Affordable Care Act). Performs special studies or serves as a lead on a team to analyze overall or program specific human resources operations to identify problem areas, to develop solutions for improving efficiency, accuracy and qualify of services. Serves as CNIC NAF representative for quarterly Department of Defense (DoD) and vendor benefits' program meetings to identify most efficient and effective benefits' plans to be offered to DoD NAF employees. Prepares for annual open enrollment; provides information to employees on benefits updates for the new coverage year by using a variety of communication methods. Anticipates employees concerns about new benefits coverage and create fact sheets to answer frequently asked questions. Prepares informative materials for employees on new, changed, and pending policy, and outlines impact on existing benefits program entitlements. Participates in regional communications sessions with CNIC NAF HR staff, managers, and/or employees to present information on subject area topics. Develops and presents subject area specific training to both internal and external customers. Prepares and analyzes functional area specific reports. Ensures HQ Benefit Specialists are provided with sufficient advice and guidance to allow performance of all required duties related to benefit program administration. Directs work to be accomplished by staff. Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities. Conducts annual performance reviews of staff. Participates in section staffing decisions. Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions. Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary. Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possesses the following: Possess four or more years of specialized HR (Employee Benefits) experience to include providing advisory services and/or policy interpretations to internal/external customers and participating in NAF Health Benefits meetings. Comprehensive knowledge of benefits administration to provide expert advisory services and/or authoritative policy interpretations on complex, controversial or precedent-setting benefits issues. Knowledge of HR laws; and Office of Personnel Management (OPM), DoD, Department of the Navy (DON), CNIC, and various federal government HR policies, regulations, and procedures related to employee benefits. Knowledge of CNIC organizational structure and mission(s) of organizations. Knowledge of CNIC's EEO policy and procedures. Mastery of and skill in applying advance CNIC HQ HR's principles concepts, practices, laws and regulations in employee benefits. Skill and ability to gather, analyze, evaluate and interpret information to arrive at an option or decision. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within the Branch. Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training. Ability to perform the full-range of supervisory duties. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address CNIC HQ 5720 Integrity Drive, Bldg. 457 Millington, TN 38055 US
• Name: CNIC NAF HRO
• Email: [email protected]