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Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)
Library of Congress · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audiovisual materials, and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity. We seek highly talented professionals to join a vibrant and collaborative community. Your work here will have lasting impact on the Library and its users well into the future.
What You'll Do
- →This position is located in the Talent Payroll, Benefits and Retirement Section, Talent Services and Systems Division, Human Capital Directorate, Chief Operating Officer.
- →As the Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits), you will: Responsible for providing payroll administration and compensation activities involving the responsibility for the interpretation and application of rules, law, and policies.
- →Provides advice and guidance to managers related to compensation and payroll.
- →Collaborates with and counsel supervisors, timekeepers, employees, management and Health Services Division on various leave programs and leave types and manage leave program processing, to include Advanced Sick Leave, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP) and Voluntary Leave Bank (VLBP).
- →Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with managers and personnel throughout the Library, other Federal, state, and local agencies and with the private sector.
- →Provides managers and employees with information and interpretation of the Library of Congress, and OPM relevant compensation and pay administration policies and procedures.
- →Compiles, calculates or audits complex information or data, and prepares or maintains employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leave, transfers, or promotions.
- →Provides managers and employees with specific, directly applicable information on the organization's practices, procedures, and policies related to complex compensation and payroll issues and programs, such as basic pay, overtime, or leave entitlement questions or problems.
- →Provides advice to supervisors and employees on complex and controversial compensation-related situations covered by conflicting guidelines and accepted personnel practices.
- →Establishes and maintains effective relationships with managers at all levels providing advice and guidance concerning human resources related problems.
- →Reviews new Library regulations and directives; Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations; and other relevant decisions, and rulings, related to compensation and payroll programs.
- →Determines the degree of impact on existing compensation programs, and provides advice and alternatives to managers and supervisors.
- →Provides expert advisory services to managers in the functional areas of pay administration, including awards and other benefits.
- →Exercises independent judgement and interprets and explains human resources policies, laws, and regulations to managers and staff concerning complex human resources related problems.
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of Employment Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana.
- ✓The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library.
- ✓In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 87496976-7702-43de-9473-596af318c8f3
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