- Serves as a technical advisor on employee relations and benefits, providing procedural analysis for disciplinary and adverse actions (reprimands, suspensions, denials of within-grade increases, and removals), drafting templates, and offering reference materials on employee rights and responsibilities.
- Advises staff supervisors and managers on Performance Management Systems for FWS, GS, and AD employees, offering guidance on developing performance standards, appraisals, and performance-based actions.
- Provides administrative support, policy summaries, and ensures regulatory compliance of performance evaluations for Incentive Award Programs.
- Furnishes data computations for retirement (TIAA, CSRS, FERS) and disability programs, salary reduction agreements, and disability premiums, while conducting informational briefings and training.
- Offers technical recommendations and analysis for FEHB and FEGLI programs, assists employees with eligibility and enrollment, supports the annual "Open Season" benefits fair, and maintains AD case files.
- Administers and monitors the Drug-Free Workplace Program, managing testing logistics, providing policy options for positive results, and evaluating program effectiveness.
- Supports federal managers with OWCP claims, occupational diseases, work-related injuries, claims processing, continuance of pay, and medical examination tracking.
- Manages incoming correspondence, prepares recurring EMR, benefits, and retirement reports, performs administrative data-entry for personnel actions, and coordinates report accuracy for federal approval.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.
Join the HJF Team!
HJF is seeking a HR Specialist is responsible for providing expert technical guidance to leadership, management, and staff across all grade levels. Responsibilities include overseeing performance management, disciplinary actions, and grievances, as well as managing leave administration, incentive awards, workers' compensation, retirement systems, and federal benefits.
This position will be in support of the PRS-CHR office at Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.