Remote Benefits & Retirement HR Specialist

Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 139,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Human Resources Specialist (Benefits/Retirement) at GS-14 level within the Office of Human Capital. You will serve as the Agency Benefits Officer, coordinating with OPM, payroll, and HR counterparts.

The role covers retirement and benefits administration, policy interpretation, and enterprise-wide program oversight. Telework is eligible with supervisory approval; pay varies by grade and duty location.

Qualifications

• This position requires subject matter expertise in federal benefits, retirement policy, and interagency coordination.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Agency Benefits Officer liaising with OPM, HR counterparts, and payroll provider.
• Resolves complex retirement and benefits issues for employees and retirees with guidance on policy interpretation.
• Oversees enterprise-wide benefits and retirement programs and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
• Hosts community of practice meetings to share information and guide strategy across the enterprise.
• Works with Classification on special retirement coverage for firefighters and law enforcement.

Job description

The Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Human Resources Specialist (Benefits/Retirement) at GS-14 level within the Office of Human Capital. You will serve as the Agency Benefits Officer, coordinating with OPM, payroll, and HR counterparts.

The role covers retirement and benefits administration, policy interpretation, and enterprise-wide program oversight. Telework is eligible with supervisory approval; pay varies by grade and duty location.