Senior Benefits Specialist (Retirements)

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

Senior Benefits Specialist (Retirements)

Location

Washington, DC 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

YRCI is seeking a full-time Sr. Benefits Specialist (Retirements) to support our Human Resources Remote Operations Center (HRROC™), located in Reston, VA. YRCI's HRROC™ is a Shared Service Center that supports multiple Federal agencies and offers a friendly, collaborative team environment with access to training from industry experts!

• This position will be onsite full time in Washington, DC 5 days a week.
• Certify and process beneficiary forms, Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and health benefit court orders into the payroll system.
• Determine benefit actions for health benefits, life insurance, and TSP while employees are in Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status including personal, worker compensation, and military; process associated personnel and payroll actions into the payroll system.
• Calculate and determine Service Computation Dates (SCD) for leave, retirement, Reduction in Force (RIF), TSP, and law enforcement purposes.
• Perform research, and conduct analysis of employee records, and review records for accuracy utilizing multiple systems including electronic Official Personnel Folders (eOPF) for all types of Benefits transactions.
• Apply Federal Benefits regulations, policies, procedures, and terminology to daily work, and provide guidance to HR Reps regarding Benefits transactions.
• Research and resolve problems regarding employee Benefits transactions and coordination with other teams, and HR staff members.
• Initiate and maintain communications with HR Office staff, client organizations, and employees.
• Explain complex Federal Benefits processes to customers and assist them in completing standard documents and forms required to complete various Federal Benefits actions.
• Ensure all paperwork submitted for HR processing is accurate and complete according to established guidelines, references, and manuals.
• Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer.
• Plan, develop, evaluate, and communicate methods and techniques for selecting, promotion, compensating, evaluating, and training workers.
• Provide expertise for HR programs requiring expert knowledge of Federal HR terminology, operations, procedures, and requirements.
• Apply and interpret Federal HR laws, policies, and agency-specific operating procedures; attention to detail, data quality, and data integrity.
• May perform tasks in any areas of HR including policy.

Job Requirements

 

• Six (6) years of Federal Benefits and Retirement with work that involves providing guidance and consultation to Agency employees, former employees, annuitants, survivors, and eligible family members regarding retirement, insurance, health benefits, employee related policies, injury compensation, transit, and telework.
• Master’s degree highly desired.
• Outstanding customer service support in responding to employee inquiries regarding Federal Benefits required.
• Understanding benefits calculations including SCD.
• Recent experience processing other Federal Benefits including: Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI), Beneficiary Forms, Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) related court orders, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) preferred.
• Excellent communication and listening skills; effective interpersonal skills; confident and warm demeanor over the phone.
• Advanced knowledge of Federal Benefits regulations is a must and well as a full understanding of Agency Retirement and Benefit programs.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be capable of completing high-quality work expeditiously under minimal supervision; may act as Team Lead over lower-level positions.
• Proven administrative skills and experience with HR automated systems.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the government-required security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

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.