HR Specialist - CHR-PESMOA

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) seeks an HR Specialist to provide expert guidance on employee relations, benefits, and HR policies.

This role supports leadership, management, and staff across all grade levels, with focus on performance management, leaves, and federal benefits. Based in Bethesda, MD, the position involves advising on disciplinary actions, benefits programs, and regulatory compliance, while maintaining HR data and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• 9–10 years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of Title 5 and 10 U.S.C., OPM, DoD, USUHS regulations.
• Mastery of personnel management principles for employee relations (disciplinary actions, performance management, leave administration) and retirement benefits administration.
• Extensive knowledge of rules governing disciplinary/adverse actions, performance management, awards, leave administration, Drug-Free Workplace, and OWCP.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employee relations and benefits; draft templates and reference materials.
• Guide supervisors on Performance Management Systems for federal employees, developing performance standards and appraisals.
• Provide administrative support, policy summaries, and ensure regulatory compliance of performance evaluations for Incentive Award Programs.
• Furnish data computations for retirement and disability programs and conduct training.
• Explain FEHB/FEGLI programs, assist with eligibility and enrollment, and support Open Season events.
• Administer Drug-Free Workplace Program and manage testing logistics and evaluation.
• Support OWCP claims processing and medical examinations tracking.
• Prepare recurring EMR, benefits, and retirement reports; ensure accuracy for federal approvals.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Leave administration

Disciplinary actions

Federal benefits

Public Trust background check

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Human Resources Management or Related Field

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a HR Specialist is responsible for providing expert technical guidance to leadership, management, and staff across all grade levels. Responsibilities include overseeing performance management, disciplinary actions, and grievances, as well as managing leave administration, incentive awards, workers' compensation, retirement systems, and federal benefits.

This position will be in support of the PRS-CHR office at Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Serves as a technical advisor on employee relations and benefits, providing procedural analysis for disciplinary and adverse actions (reprimands, suspensions, denials of within-grade increases, and removals), drafting templates, and offering reference materials on employee rights and responsibilities.
• Advises staff supervisors and managers on Performance Management Systems for FWS, GS, and AD employees, offering guidance on developing performance standards, appraisals, and performance-based actions.
• Provides administrative support, policy summaries, and ensures regulatory compliance of performance evaluations for Incentive Award Programs.
• Furnishes data computations for retirement (TIAA, CSRS, FERS) and disability programs, salary reduction agreements, and disability premiums, while conducting informational briefings and training.
• Offers technical recommendations and analysis for FEHB and FEGLI programs, assists employees with eligibility and enrollment, supports the annual "Open Season" benefits fair, and maintains AD case files.
• Administers and monitors the Drug-Free Workplace Program, managing testing logistics, providing policy options for positive results, and evaluating program effectiveness.
• Supports federal managers with OWCP claims, occupational diseases, work-related injuries, claims processing, continuance of pay, and medical examination tracking.
• Manages incoming correspondence, prepares recurring EMR, benefits, and retirement reports, performs administrative data-entry for personnel actions, and coordinates report accuracy for federal approval.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree - Human Resources Management or Related Field
• Minimum of 9-10 years experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of Title 5 and 10 U.S.C., OPM, DoD, USUHS regulations, MSPB decisions, and rules governing competitive and excepted service.
• Mastery of personnel management principles for employee relations (disciplinary actions, performance
  management, incentive awards, leave administration) and retirement benefits administration.
• Extensive knowledge of rules governing disciplinary/adverse actions, performance management, awards, leave administration, Drug-Free Workplace, and OWCP.
• Deep understanding of CSRS, FERS, TIAA investment programs, health/life insurance, TSP, Social Security, and survivor benefits.
• Working knowledge of Privacy Act regulatory guidance.
• Ability to research and analyze information to develop and implement operational improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage with high-level officials and resolve complex disputes through negotiation and mediation.
• Ability to inform and tactfully counsel management, employees, and surviving family members on benefit programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $44.76-$76.11. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.