Human Resources Specialist
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As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
The incumbent will serve as a Human Resources Specialist. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Providing technical support and training to timekeepers and employees on the use of the Department's timekeeping system (currently, webTA).
- Serving as the supervisors' and timekeepers' POC and authority for resolving procedural problems related to the completion and submission of time and attendance.
- Serving as the primary POC for payroll related matters, researching and analyzing individual cases to determine the appropriate solution to pay problems, and providing information and initiating corrective actions with the National Finance Center (NFC).
- Reviewing, verifying, and processing a variety of payroll documents impacting pay, electronic funds transfer (EFT) payroll deposits, leave, taxes, benefits and other deductions.
- Serving as the liaison with NFC and the Department's Financial Systems Payroll Systems Group in dealing with issues associated with NFC's payroll/personnel systems interface and departmental processing procedures.
- Serving as the NFC Agency Security Officer and system administrator for other payroll/personnel systems including WebTA, eOPF, and USA Staffing.
- Preparing correspondence on sensitive, complex, or highly contested case matters and retirement determinations.
- Counseling and advising Division employees on benefit entitlements.
- Advising managers and employees on leave-related policies and work life programs.
- Managing the Division's performance management program and serving as the Division's Performance Management Program's super-user and trainer.
- Performing other duties as assigned.