Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

US Federal Emergency Management Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

US Federal Emergency Management Agency seeks a strategic HR leader focusing on federal retirement, benefits, employee relations, and work-life programs. The ideal candidate will guide cross-functional teams, resolve complex workforce issues, and advise senior leadership on policy and program execution.

Current Federal employees must meet the GS experience criteria by the closing date. To qualify at GS-15, one full year of specialized experience at GS-14 level is required, including overseeing

Qualifications

• Specialized experience administering or overseeing retirement and benefits programs (e.g., FEHB, FEGLI, FERS/CSRS, TSP) and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Providing expert guidance on employee relations matters (e.g., conduct, performance, discipline, grievances) to managers and senior leadership.
• Supervising or directing HR staff delivering retirement, benefits, and employee relations services.
• Developing and implementing process improvements to enhance service delivery, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee retirement and benefits operations and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Advise senior leadership on employee relations matters and policy execution.
• Supervise HR staff delivering retirement, benefits, and employee relations services.
• Lead initiatives to improve service delivery, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Retirement programs management

Employee relations guidance

HR staff supervision

Process improvement strategies

Job description

This position is located in The Office of Chief Human Capital Officer, Employee Services Division. The ideal candidate for this position will be a strategic HR leader with deep expertise in federal retirement, benefits, employee and labor relations, and work-life programs, skilled at leading cross-functional teams, resolving complex workforce issues, and advising senior leadership on policy and program execution. Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify for this position at the GS-15 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following:

• Administering or overseeing retirement and benefits programs (e.g., FEHB, FEGLI, FERS/CSRS, TSP) and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations; AND
• Providing expert guidance on employee relations matters (e.g., conduct, performance, discipline, grievances) to managers and senior leadership; AND
• Supervising or directing HR staff who deliver retirement, benefits, and employee relations services; AND
• Developing and implementing process improvements or strategies to enhance service delivery, accuracy, customer service, and regulatory compliance.

• 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 provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

For additional information on crediting experience and/or education, please reference the OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards