Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)

Summary

Join the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Shared Service Center! We're looking for talented professionals to help deliver solutions that support federal agencies nationwide. As a GS-0201-14, Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits) you will lead Human Resources (HR) teams in delivering benefits and workers' compensation, advise federal agencies, and manage operations, growth, and strategy to improve HR services.

Duties

Directs and oversees a team of HR specialists providing employee benefits and workers' compensation services across multiple federal agencies. Provides senior-level technical consultation and advisory services on complex, controversial, and precedent-setting HR benefits issues. Leads business planning, including market analysis, pricing, budgeting, and development of reimbursable agreements with client agencies. Establishes and maintains relationships with federal agencies and stakeholders; markets HR products and services and delivers presentations. Oversees program execution, ensuring compliance with federal laws, regulations, and policies related to employee benefits and workers' compensation. Supervises staff by assigning work, evaluating performance, resolving personnel issues, and supporting training and development. Contributes to strategic planning, policy development, and organizational initiatives to improve HR service delivery and customer outcomes.

Requiremennts

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume; you must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". Specialized Experience: For the GS 14: You must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service (or equivalent) performing ALL of the following: Supervising or overseeing federal employee benefits and retirement programs, including but not limited to CSRS, FERS, LEO, TSP, FEHB, FEGLI, flexible benefits, and workers' compensation programs; providing advisory services on HR issues, including interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies related to benefits, retirement, and workers' compensation programs; managing customer relationships, reimbursable agreements, business operations, and HR systems supporting Federal employee benefits and retirement services, including presenting and negotiating with senior agency officials; AND collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver HR solutions, resolve issues, and improve benefits program effectiveness. Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS14 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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.

At OPM, we are champions of talent for the Federal Government. We lead Federal agencies in workforce policies, programs, and benefits in service to the American people. We will create a new vision of work, together, positioning the Federal Government as a model employer for past and present employees through innovation and leadership. We will build a rewarding culture that empowers the workforce to solve some of our nation's toughest challenges. The Federal Talent Management Center (FTMC) advances federal workforce excellence by delivering end-to-end talent solutions that uphold merit principles and align with Administration priorities. Rooted in a commitment to accountability and mission readiness, FTMC supports agencies through every stage of the talent lifecycle - from attracting and onboarding top candidates to developing, evaluating, and retaining a high - performing workforce. Its integrated programs - Assessment and Evaluation; Strategic Consulting; Classification, Strategy, and Operations; Staff Acquisition; Training and Development; and Employee Services and Records Management - provide agencies with the tools, expertise, and strategic guidance needed to build capable, resilient organizations that serve the American public effectively.