HR Specialist, Associate (Benefits)

Founded in 2001, YRCI is a leading professional services firm providing Human Capital, Acquisition Support and Financial Management Services to Government and Commercial customers nationwide. At YRCI, collaborative people and innovative thinking are the driving force behind our growing success. We provide our employees a professional environment in which to find challenging, rewarding work and learning opportunities to allow them to flourish.

Job Title

HR Specialist, Associate (Benefits)

Location

Arlington, VA US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Position Benefits

As an employee of YRCI working full-time, you are eligible for an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a defined company match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, tuition and professional development reimbursement programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off that accrues beginning your first day of work, and a number of supplemental plans. Eligibility begins on YOUR VERY FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT.

Exemption Type

Exempt

Education

High School Diploma

Job Description

• Administer Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) benefits.
• Accurately and thoroughly analyze and respond to questions from employees about their federal employee benefits and be able to advise new, current and separating employees about their benefits.
• Correctly certify all official forms submitted by new, current, and separating employees that establish elections or changes to their federal health and life insurance and TSP benefits.
• Conduct clear and concise presentations of detailed information to audiences with varying levels of exposure to Federal benefits programs.
• Compute Service Computation Dates (SCD) and Military Deposits.
• Conduct New Employee Orientation presentations for Benefits.
• Provide separation benefits counseling.
• Maintain hard copy files, scan and upload into the appropriate systems, as applicable.

Job Requirements

• Must have 2 years of experience in Federal HR Benefits; must have basic knowledge of employment laws, proficiency in HR software and attention to detail. 
• Associates degree in HR or related field is preferred.
• Skill in processing employee benefits and payroll forms and entering appropriate data into a HR Information System (HRIS).
• Knowledge of Federal personnel rules and regulations that apply to determining creditable service and establishing SCD for:  leave accrual, retirement, reduction-in-force, and TSP.
• Knowledge of electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF)  and OPF maintenance requirements as described in the Federal Personnel Recordkeeping Guide.

We employ people who are driven by excellence, committed to integrity, and inspired by opportunities to achieve positive results.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. YRCI is an E-Verify employer. As a contractor and subcontractor, YRCI shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. No sponsorship is available for this position.