Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Payroll and Benefits)

Full Job Description

As a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Payroll and 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 agency payroll operations and the Employee Benefits Program, payroll data integrity, automated personnel systems, and operational audits to ensure accurate and timely program execution.

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.

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, provide guidance and advisory support to employees and management on federal retirement systems, including the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
• Provide program oversight of payroll data management, personnel automated systems operational audits and evaluation.
• Ensure the accurate and timely execution of agency payroll operations, applying federal payroll regulations, internal controls, and established policies to maintain compliance and data integrity.
• Manage the federal employee benefits programs, including the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAFEDS), Federal Long Term Care Insurance (FLTCIP).
• Interpret and apply federal laws, OPM regulations, and agency policies related to payroll and benefits administration, providing expert-level recommendations to leadership and resolving complex or sensitive issues.
• Provide agency-wide advisory, consultative and technical services to Human Resources staff and all levels of line managers on issues affecting the full range of Human Resources management disciplines.
• Consider and evaluate the impact of changes in legislative, regulatory, collective bargaining agreement and agency policies and precedents.
• Provide final interpretations of complex and diverse guidance materials, documents and references.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including OPM, shared service providers, and agency leadership, to ensure seamless delivery of payroll and benefits services and to support agency-wide human capital initiatives.