HR Specialist (Employee Benefits/Compensation) -Title 32 Job in Madison, WI

Vacancy No. WI-12788595-Joint-25-372 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $88,621.00 to $115,213.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/5/2025 Close Date 9/21/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Madison, WI


Summary

This National Guard position is for a HR Specialist (Employee Benefits/Compensation) -Title 32, Position Description Number D2187P01 and is part of the WI JFHQ, Human Resources Office, Wisconsin National Guard.

Duties

As a HR Specialist (Employee Benefits/Compensation) -Title 32, GS-0201-12, you will ensure all program activities, policies, instructions, and goals are in compliance with applicable legislation, publications, regulations, and guidance from Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Defense (DoD), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Department of the Army (DA) and Air Force (DAF), and other governing agencies. Work is performed for both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) full-time employees within the State.

MAJOR DUTIES:

  • Manages and administers a variety of personnel programs, advises management and counsels employees on such programs as health and life insurance, leave, military buyback program, Thrift Saving Plan (TSP), physical capability requirements and the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA).
  • Advises management on potential program problems such as organizational patterns of leave usage or potential FECA abuse.
  • Analyzes, interprets and clarifies policies, directives and other issuance by OPM, NGB, and DoD for statewide application.
  • Develops instructions pertaining to technician personnel administration matters, makes recommendations to the HRO and interacts with staff directors and major unit commanders to ensure compliance with requirements.
  • Responsible for the administration and providing advice to managers, supervisors and individuals regarding the Civil Service Retirement Program (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
  • Responsible for the administration of the Worker's Compensation Program for the state and ensures that the program objectives and goals are met.
  • Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of personnel actions, Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) for separations, retirements, Absent Uniformed Service (AUS), Return to Duty (RTD), within-grade increases, awards, etc., to include completion of supporting forms, records and documents.
  • Serves as the statewide functional expert on various leave programs, including but not limited to: Paid Parental Leave, Voluntary Leave Donation Program, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Advanced Leave, Sick Leave, Disabled Veterans Leave, Military Leave, Presidential Leave, Court Leave, Compensatory Time, Bereavement Leave, and Work Schedules. Provides Social Security guidance, interpretation of OPM, Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS), and NGB regulations.
  • Ensures personnel actions are processed and copies are distributed to the appropriate supervisors and employees.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Grades: E5 through E9, WO1 through CW5 and O1 through O4

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated at the State through the use of the Position Designation Tool.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; over/comp time may be required.
  • May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.
  • This is a National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: To qualify an applicant for any GS-0201 position, apply and evaluate the applicant's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors) that may include military and civilian experiences:
  1. Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions;
  2. Plan and organize work; and
  3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level or the equivalent in personnel and manpower for Title 5 and Title 32 National Guard employees. Provided analytical and problem-solving abilities. Specialized knowledge of all applicable HR principles and practices related to federal civilian, military, and National Guard technician personnel programs. Work experience administering benefit and leave programs. Experienced in writing, designing, formatting, publishing, or presenting military and/or civilian briefings for senior leadership, conferences, workshops, or special committee reporting. Experience with HR management rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that have impact on or are related to HR systems and applications. Skilled and experienced in complex problem solving related to HR functions and personnel action interface with payroll. Ability to advise senior leaders or commanders, at all levels, or various technician support services. Knowledge, skills and ability to develop training guides, user instructions/manuals, and customer support documentation for HR systems that has been used by customers.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

  • Paid Time Off (Annual and Sick Leave)
  • Paid Training Opportunities
  • Paid Time Off for Military Duties
  • Flexible Work Scheduling
  • Fitness/Work Out Time (3hrs/week)
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays Off
  • Promotion and Advancement Opportunities
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Federal Pension after 5 Years
  • TSP Savings Plan (similar to 401K)
  • Meaningful Work that directly affects the Wisconsin National Guard
  • Challenging and Rewarding Career
  • Professional Development and Mentorship Opportunities

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing places of employment, titles of positions held, dates (including Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents: Transcripts, etc. as applicable (optional).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.



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Agency contact information

WI HRO STAFFING
Address
WI JFHQ
2400 Wright St
Madison, WI 53704
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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