Senior Human Resources Specialist (Compensation and Policy)
About This Position
This is a full-time position with the Human Resources Office at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Tuesday, 05/19/2026, 11:59 PM ET Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.
Qualifications
Skill in oral and written communication required. Experience with the Federal Payroll and Personnel System (FPPS), QuickTime and/or other automated timekeeping systems required; and experience with PeopleSoft HR/Payroll systems desirable. Expert knowledge of automated timekeeping systems, current accounting and payroll principles and practices, and their application to complex and difficult problems.
Knowledge of proposed and enacted legislation, and regulations related to personnel practices, Comptroller General Decisions, IRS rulings, OPM bulletins, letters and other material relevant to basic and premium pay, tax withholdings, and employee benefit programs.
Complete understanding of proper recording and disbursement of contributions and withholdings in specific general ledger accounts, thorough knowledge of accounts payable process, and knowledge of automated systems for producing reports in Microsoft Excel and other reporting software. The incumbent has knowledge of basic pay, premium pay and leave administration laws and regulations and uses that knowledge to address questions and provide assistance to managers and employees on basic pay, overtime and leave questions, special incentive and benefit programs (e.g. student loan, unemployment, compensation, educational assistance). The incumbent interprets and applies pay rules and regulations to resolve pay-setting errors or discrepancies.
Incumbent has knowledge of federal worker's compensation laws, regulations and procedures including the processing of claims.
Major Duties
The Senior Human Resources Specialist (Compensation and Policy) is responsible for the administration and proper functioning of the Court's automated time-keeping system, leave administration coordination, payroll process coordination with the Court's payroll provider, managing special incentive and benefit programs, managing and processing actions in the Federal Personnel and Payroll system (FPPS), monitoring debt management, unemployment compensation claims, and worker's compensation claims; and coordinating the flow of human resources information and data for Court Offices. The incumbent is also responsible for developing and modifying standard operating procedures and guidance across the incumbent's areas of responsibility, as well as coordination of the development and revision of human resources policy and procedures, and the development of standard operating procedures for other service areas in the Human Resources Office, in conjunction with other Human Resources personnel, and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. The incumbent reports to the Human Resources Director.
Education
BA/BS in business or human resources management, accounting, or related field required. Four additional years of experience relevant to the work of the position may be substituted for the degree requirement. Bachelor's degree and two years' experience in leave, benefits, and federal payroll preferred.
How You Will Be Evaluated
We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.
Additional Information
Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.
How to Apply
You must upload the cover letter and resume. These documents documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 05/19/2026, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account.
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Required Documents
The following documents are required: A cover letter A resume