HR Specialist (Employee Benefits)

Office of Personnel Management · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $90925 – $118204/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Office of Personnel Management
Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $90925 – $118204/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 4
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-09-16
Application Deadline: 2026-09-29

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Job Summary

Join the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Shared Service Center! We're looking for talented professionals to help deliver solutions that support federal agencies nationwide.

As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits), you will serve as a senior advisor and project manager overseeing Federal employee benefits and Workers' Compensation programs, providing technical guidance, evaluating program effectiveness, and ensuring compliant, customer-focused HR service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as project manager for reimbursable HR initiatives involving employee benefits, personnel processing, records management, pay, and time and attendance services. Evaluate and administer Federal employee benefits programs, including retirement, insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, and leave programs for serviced agencies.

Manage retirement application processing, including counseling employees, preparing annuity estimates, reviewing service histories, and ensuring compliant submissions. Oversee Workers' Compensation programs by monitoring claims, conducting quality reviews, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting return-to-work efforts.

Provide senior-level technical guidance on benefits and retirement matters, including complex coverage determinations, disability retirement, and FERCCA cases. Analyze program metrics, develop reports and recommendations, and implement process improvements to enhance service delivery and regulatory compliance.

Develop and deliver training, retirement briefings, and benefits education programs while advising managers, employees, and HR staff on benefits policies and procedures.

Contact

jobs@opm.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of Personnel Management, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $90925 – $118204/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-29.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.