Job Title: Senior Human Resources Specialist
Posted by: OBXtek, Inc. on Jan 13, 2021
Location:
Washington , DCJob Description:
Overview
OBXtek Inc. is an established, award-winning business providing information technology and professional management services to the federal government. Our corporate growth has coincided with our investment in our employees as well as in outreach to our civilian and military community.
Responsibilities
OBXtek is looking to hire a qualified Senior Human Resources Specialist to be responsible for supporting the OBXtek Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Patrol's RABAS contract for Administrative Support Personnel Services.
The duties of the Senior Human Resource Specialist include:
Providing expert retirement counseling service to employees on questions including: Service computation dates and eligibility of certain periods of Federal service where retirement coverage is or might be questionable. Retirement estimates (CSRS/CSRS Offset and FERS). Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) options, Federal Employees\u2019 Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) coverage, Social Security (SS) coverage, and deposits and re-deposits to the retirement fund as these issues relate to the retirement program. Military benefits, veteran\u2019s preference, and prior government service. Counseling employees concerning service credit payments and post-1956 military service deposits. Provide expert assistance in preparation and submission of retirement applications and all related forms and requirements, ensuring package is complete and accurate. Provide direct counseling to CBP management, employees, retirees, and family members on benefit programs entitlements, interpretations of the law, regulations, and policies. Follow up with retirees to ensure receipt of leave/retirement payments. Provide estimates of expected benefits to employees and survivors of deceased employees. Support and participate in outreach initiatives and retirement seminars. Interpret and prepare informative material for employees on policy changes. Provide tactful counsel to ensure employees have necessary information to support benefits-related decisions. Prepare sensitive correspondence on complex or highly contested case matters and retirement issues. Handle difficult and complex cases including disability retirements involving sensitive and controversial problems.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Ability to obtain DHS-CBP Public Trust clearance. Minimum of 8 years experience building knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to employee benefits counseling and preparation, particularly in a federal environment. Organization, management, disposition, and retention of human resource files. Creating and executing plans for actions. Administrative skills including alpha-numeric filing skills, fluency with office equipment and current software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite. Strong oral and written communications. Work independently to complete all assigned duties. Desired Attributes:
Ability to multi-task, meeting deadlines while also responding to inquiries. Ability to handle and respond effectively in writing to both routine and Congressional level correspondence, Strong interpersonal skills and awareness of and responsiveness to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others. Conflict management, dealing with confrontations and disagreements in a positive manner, minimizing personal impact and controlling one\u2019s own feelings and reactions. Relate effectively with others regardless of situation and/or status or position. Acceptance of interpersonal and cultural diversity. Availability to travel domestically to offer retirement and benefits counseling, often on very short notice. Prior DHS Human Resources/Benefits experience is a plus.
Company Information
Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People\u2026Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers\u2019 knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.
We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.
As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.
OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.
OBXtek Inc. is an established, award-winning business providing information technology and professional management services to the federal government. Our corporate growth has coincided with our investment in our employees as well as in outreach to our civilian and military community.
Responsibilities
OBXtek is looking to hire a qualified Senior Human Resources Specialist to be responsible for supporting the OBXtek Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Patrol's RABAS contract for Administrative Support Personnel Services.
The duties of the Senior Human Resource Specialist include:
Providing expert retirement counseling service to employees on questions including: Service computation dates and eligibility of certain periods of Federal service where retirement coverage is or might be questionable. Retirement estimates (CSRS/CSRS Offset and FERS). Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) options, Federal Employees\u2019 Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) coverage, Social Security (SS) coverage, and deposits and re-deposits to the retirement fund as these issues relate to the retirement program. Military benefits, veteran\u2019s preference, and prior government service. Counseling employees concerning service credit payments and post-1956 military service deposits. Provide expert assistance in preparation and submission of retirement applications and all related forms and requirements, ensuring package is complete and accurate. Provide direct counseling to CBP management, employees, retirees, and family members on benefit programs entitlements, interpretations of the law, regulations, and policies. Follow up with retirees to ensure receipt of leave/retirement payments. Provide estimates of expected benefits to employees and survivors of deceased employees. Support and participate in outreach initiatives and retirement seminars. Interpret and prepare informative material for employees on policy changes. Provide tactful counsel to ensure employees have necessary information to support benefits-related decisions. Prepare sensitive correspondence on complex or highly contested case matters and retirement issues. Handle difficult and complex cases including disability retirements involving sensitive and controversial problems.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Ability to obtain DHS-CBP Public Trust clearance. Minimum of 8 years experience building knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to employee benefits counseling and preparation, particularly in a federal environment. Organization, management, disposition, and retention of human resource files. Creating and executing plans for actions. Administrative skills including alpha-numeric filing skills, fluency with office equipment and current software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite. Strong oral and written communications. Work independently to complete all assigned duties. Desired Attributes:
Ability to multi-task, meeting deadlines while also responding to inquiries. Ability to handle and respond effectively in writing to both routine and Congressional level correspondence, Strong interpersonal skills and awareness of and responsiveness to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others. Conflict management, dealing with confrontations and disagreements in a positive manner, minimizing personal impact and controlling one\u2019s own feelings and reactions. Relate effectively with others regardless of situation and/or status or position. Acceptance of interpersonal and cultural diversity. Availability to travel domestically to offer retirement and benefits counseling, often on very short notice. Prior DHS Human Resources/Benefits experience is a plus.
Company Information
Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People\u2026Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers\u2019 knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.
We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.
As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.
OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.
Pay Rate:
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About OBXtek, Inc.
Every day, OBXtek employees work alongside their civilian and military counterparts in the federal government to find creative, innovative solutions to today's problems. Our teams are committed to excellence and dedicated to our clients' missions. We believe in hiring bright people and empowering them to do their best work from day one. Because we recognize that our employees are the heart of our company, OBXtek is steadfast in providing a robust benefits package which includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off. We understand that your career development is essential to our success and encourage your growth on the job and through professional development stipends.
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