HR Specialist - Benefits (Part Time Consultant for Future Opportunities)

Senior HR SpecialistThe Senior HR Specialist provides subject matter expertise in processing complete and accurate Federal Employee Benefits such as FEGLI, FEHB, and Thrift Savings Plan and providing associated administrative services. Able to meet requirements for a Public Trust clearance upon hire. Note that this is for future opportunities, that are part time hours, as needed and as a Consultant (1099). ResponsibilitiesResearches, analyzes and resolves a variety of complex employee benefit problems and questions from employees Processes a myriad of benefits forms, military service deposits, court ordered FEHB coverage, and Leave without Pay documents related to the Federal Benefits program Interprets regulations relating to internal and external entities (TSP, National Finance Centers, Centralized Enrollment Clearinghouse System (CLER), courts, health benefit carriers, OPM, etc.) Using automated tools, determines service computation dates for retirement, validates the accuracy of the retirement application and associated forms and identifies errors for correction of retirements, health benefits, military service deposits, TSP, FEGLI, etc. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsAble to meet requirements for a Public Trust clearance upon hire. 3 years of operational service center experience. Ten (10) years Federal Benefits experience interpreting Federal HR policies, rules and regulations, including Title 5 CFR, Guide to Processing Personnel Actions, Guide to Personnel Data Standards, CSRS/FERS Handbook, FEGLI Program Handbooks, Federal Employees Health Benefits Handbook, and Benefits Administration Letters (BALs). Knowledge of Federal Health Insurance Benefits (FEHB). Knowledge of Federal Employees Life Insurance (FEGLI). Knowledge of Thrift Saving Plan (TSP). Experience with Federal HR systems such as HRConnect, NFC, and eOPF. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong mentoring skills. Attention to detail. Desired QualificationsBachelor's degree desired PeopleSoft HCM experience Shared services experience Experience in ticket management (e.g. ServiceNow, etc.)