HR Specialist, Associate (Benefits)
YRCI
Arlington, VA
- 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.
- Must have 4 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.
About the Company
YRCI
YRCI is a veteran-owned professional services firm located in the greater Washington, DC area. We provide human resources (HR), acquisitions, and management/financial services to Federal and commercial clients across the Nation. Founded in 2001, YRCI began with four dedicated individuals working from the founder's home. The company has since seen explosive growth and was recognized by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce as one of their 2009 Fantastic 50 winners to honor the fastest growing companies in Virginia. In 2008, YRCI was listed on the Washington Technology’s Fast 50 list of fastest growing government contractors. Additionally, the Alliance for Workplace Excellence recognized YRCI’s demonstration of outstanding commitment by awarding us six consecutive Workplace Excellence Awards. We are proud that 2014 was the best year in the history of the company. We have grown and remained stable during the adversity that Government has thrown to our industry. YRCI is resilient, growing, and has a bright future of success with our valued customers ahead of us. We currently have more than 160 active projects supporting our customers and have contracted to more than 80 government agencies and 110 commercial clients. More importantly, we have helped put thousands of people to work.