Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Payroll and Benefits)

Full Job Description

As a Supervisory HR Specialist (Payroll/Benefits) at the GS-0201-14, you will be part of the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Payroll and Benefits Division (PBD) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

If selected, you will provide oversight of payroll operations, compensation, and the Employee Benefits Program, including payroll data integrity, debt management activities, automated personnel systems, and operational audits.

To Qualify for the GS-14: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience is defined as having expert experience in: Applying expert knowledge to payroll/compensation or benefits programs, interpreting policies, executing complex processes, and implementing improvements that enhance accuracy, timeliness, and overall program effectiveness.

Providing expert guidance to leadership on high-impact payroll/compensation or benefits matters, interpreting statutes, regulations, and OPM guidance, and making recommendations that support organizational objectives and inform agency-wide decision-making.

Identifying and resolving systemic issues in HR operations, conducting root-cause analyses, and coordinating with offices, vendors, and stakeholders to reduce risk, improve service delivery, and strengthen compliance and internal controls.

Supporting debt management activities to include the identification, analysis, and resolution of pay-related debts and overpayments.

Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level.

Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements (e.g., time-in-grade and qualification requirements) within 30 days of the closing date specified in the vacancy announcement.

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. Major Duties:

• Oversee the agency’s Employee Benefits Program, providing guidance and advisory support to employees and management on federal retirement systems, including CSRS and FERS.
• Provide program oversight of payroll and compensation data management, debt management activities, personnel automated systems, and operational audits and evaluations.
• Ensure the accurate and timely execution of agency payroll and compensation operations, applying federal pay regulations, internal controls, and established policies to maintain compliance and data integrity.
• Manage federal employee benefits programs, including FEHB, FEGLI, FSAFEDS, FLTCIP, and Workers’ Compensation, ensuring accurate administration and coordination with service providers.
• Interpret and apply federal laws, OPM regulations, and agency policies related to payroll, compensation, debt management, and benefits administration, providing expert recommendations and resolving complex issues.
• Provide agency-wide advisory, consultative, and technical services to HR staff and all levels of management on payroll, compensation, benefits, and related human capital programs.
• Consider and evaluate the impact of legislative, regulatory, collective bargaining, and agency policy changes, providing final interpretations of complex guidance affecting payroll, compensation, and benefits programs.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including OPM and shared service providers, to ensure effective delivery of payroll, compensation, debt management, and benefits services.