HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS/COMPENSATION)

Serves as the Human Resources Employee Benefits Specialist in the State Human Resources Office for the North Dakota National Guard. At the full performance level, the Human Resources Employee Benefits Specialist provides employee benefit and retirement advisory services for both the Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG). Duties include: Advise and counsel customers on retirement insurance benefits, death benefits, and entitlements/options. Provides technical advice to personnel on benefit programs such as Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act, Workers Compensation, disability benefits, military or civilian deposits for retirement, etc. Researches, interprets, and applies federal and state laws and policies and program regulations. Composes and processes memorandums and correspondence in compliance formats contained in the regulations. Interprets guidance and regulations to provide advice to management and employees on pay schedule adjustments, back pay, debts, and compe