Human Resources Officer (Branch Chief, Compensation & Benefits)
What you'd do
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Major duties
The position is located in the Human Resource Management Division (HRMD), Bureau of Prisons (BOP or Bureau). The mission of HRMD is to oversee the development, implementation, and administration of Human Resource (HR) policy and programs addressing the needs of Bureau employees across all areas of HR management. The Branch Chief, Compensation & Benefits, serves as the Bureau's executive responsible for national program direction, governance, policy leadership, regulatory compliance, and enterprise integration of all compensation, pay administration, incentive programs, leave and payroll administration, and federal employee benefits programs. Reporting directly to the SES Senior Deputy Assistant Director for Human Capital Operations, the Branch Chief functions with wide latitude in determining national priorities, shaping policy direction, integrating cross-functional initiatives, and representing the Bureau in interagency forums concerning federal compensation, payroll, leave administration, and employee benefits.
What you need to qualify
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Led nationwide compensation, benefits, payroll, and incentive programs, ensuring they followed federal laws, OPM rules, and DOJ policies. Managed pay-setting operations, including special salary rates, SCD determinations, pay statutes, and pay accuracy reviews across all Bureau locations. Directed Bureau-wide administration of federal benefits such as FEHB, FEGLI, FEDVIP, retirement guidance, military buybacks, and TSP support. Oversaw national awards and incentives programs, including recruitment/retention incentives, relocation incentives, superior qualifications appointments, and performance-based recognition. Guided national payroll and leave programs, including payroll audits, time and attendance systems, telework and compressed schedules, and compliance with federal leave rules. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
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