Human Resource Specialist (Compensation)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of Human Capital, Talent Acquisition & Benefits Group, Division of Pay & Benefits, Payroll Operations Branch.

As a Human Resource Specialist (Compensation), GS-0201-13, you will serve as principal advisor on other HR issues impacting employee pay related to the voluntary leave transfer program, employee benefits and retirements, time and attendance, etc.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position.

Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating.

This will prevent you from being considered further.

In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1) Providing expert advisory services on federal payroll operations (i.e., interpreting pay policies, resolving employee and management inquiries, and ensuring accurate application of pay entitlements in accordance with federal regulations); AND 2) Analyzing complex payroll discrepancies (i.e., identifying root causes and coordinating with payroll providers, HR, and finance stakeholders to implement timely and compliant corrective actions); AND 3) Utilizing automated payroll and inquiry tracking systems to submit, monitor, and resolve payroll cases.

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.

Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current or former Federal employees and current or former Federal employees applying under the VEOA eligibility who hold or have held a permanent General Schedule position in the previous year must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying.

Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12864686 Major Duties:

• Serve as the principal advisor and first point of contact for payroll and compensation matters between CMS employees, timekeepers, ITAS coordinators, DFAS, and HHS.
• Analyze and resolve complex payroll discrepancies, including overpayments, underpayments, incorrect deductions, debt, garnishments, and time and attendance errors.
• Utilize automated payroll and inquiry systems (e.g., DFAS MyPay, EHCM) to submit, track, research, and ensure accurate resolution of payroll cases.
• Provide expert guidance on pay and leave entitlements, including advanced leave, LWOP, donated leave, continuation of pay, retirement deductions, and benefits impacts.
• Respond to audits, debts, estimates, and data calls, supporting internal and external reviews and ensuring payroll data integrity.