Human Resources Specialist (payroll)

Human Resources Specialist (Payroll)

This position is located in the Human Resources Division-Arlington, VA. The selectee of this position serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Payroll). You will be responsible for overseeing the USMS payroll system (National Finance Center); providing quality control for payroll actions and providing assistance to USMS employees who have general retirement/benefits questions.

Responsibilities As a Human Resources Specialist (Payroll) at the GS-0201-12 level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Resolving agency payroll, benefits, and processing problems.
• Providing Quality Control for payroll actions.
• Anticipating problems and provides solutions to problem pay cases.
• Conduct training for Human Resources Staff on matters related to Processing actions.
• Providing advice and assistance to employees on individual payroll issues.

Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening. May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Verify Registration here. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation eligibility determination.

Qualifications GS-12 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted). You may qualify at the GS-0201-12 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications:

• Specialized Experience: One year of full-time specialized work experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing duties such as:
• Research, interpret, and provide guidance on pay administration laws, rules, regulations and practices.
• Provide quality control for payroll actions and advise staff on corrections.
• Processing personnel actions in an automated system.
• Assisting managers and human resources staff in making proper referrals to external resources for employees with sensitive or serious problems that are directly related to benefit payroll and compensation programs.

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. 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.

Education Additional Information Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.