This position is located in the DHHS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Human Capital, Talent Acquisition & Benefits Group, Division of Pay & Benefits, Payroll Operations Branch. As a HR Specialist (Compensation), GS-0201-13, you will serve as principal advisor on other HR issues impacting employee pay related to the voluntary leave transfer program, employee benefits and retirements, time and attendance, etc.

Duties

Responds to requests from the organizations for estimates of liability (i.e. back pay or debt calculations; proposed actions or settlements, providing a number of scenarios or· possibilities. Advises on discrepancies involving inaccurate time and attendance records, overpayments and underpayments, data errors, etc. Assists the organization's finance and accounting office (DFAS) in providing a variety of payroll information/data that has been requested by independent auditing firms conducting audits. Provides advice and guidance to employees and managers concerning a wide variety of leave and pay issues. Provides definitive answers involving complex questions on debt management and collection, alimony and child support, cash awards, garnishments, benefit deductions, Thrift Savings Plan contributions and government matching, etc.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1) Advising on employee leave entitlements, leave accounting processes, pay, compensation and time and attendance; 2) Using and advising on applicable pay, compensation, and time and attendance systems (i.e. DFAS, ITAS, BIIS, ECHM, eOPF, etc.); AND 3) Researching, analyzing, and resolving technical issues related to employee leave entitlements, pay, compensation, leave accounting processes, and time and attendance. 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. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12556586

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Human Capital 7500 Security Blvd Woodlawn, MD 21244 US
• Name: Antonio Phillips
• Phone: (410)786-1000
• Email: [email protected]