Icf
Government Contracting
HRSpecialist
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“HR Specialist at Icf. Skills: Federal HR services, OPM regulations, HR systems support. Support federal staff. Provide retirement counseling”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure accurate service delivery; Ensure timely service delivery; Maintain data integrity; Comply with service standards; Improve operational efficiency; Contribute to process improvements
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Analytical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3 years federal HR experience, Experience with OPM guidance, Experience with Federal Government systems
Nice to Have
Transactional HR work experience, Recruitment experience, Staffing experience, Employee lifecycle processes experience, Compliance-oriented HR documentation, Audit requirements familiarity, Interest in professional development
What You'll Do.
Support federal staff
Provide retirement counseling
Provide benefits counseling
Provide compensation support
Provide benefits support
Process personnel action requests
Review personnel action requests
Provide functional support
Respond to HR inquiries
Identify HR solutions
Maintain HR data systems
Participate in special projects
Participate in surge support
Participate in reporting initiatives
Exercise professional judgment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Consulting team; Client-focused environment; Diverse stakeholders
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
Are you interested in applying your human resources expertise to support mission‑driven federal agencies and complex workforce operations? Consider joining ICF, where we help clients strengthen their human capital systems through compliant, efficient, and people‑centered HR support. ICF is seeking candidates for the role of **HR Specialist** , a mid‑level professional position responsible for supporting clients by delivering a full range of federal HR services aligned with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and agency-specific regulations. This role provides subject matter support across key HR functional areas, including retirement and benefits counseling, compensation and benefits administration, and personnel action processing, ensuring accurate and timely service delivery to a diverse federal workforce. The specialist interprets policies, supports employee lifecycle activities, and leverages federal HR systems (e.g., NFC, eOPF, GovTA) to maintain data integrity and compliance with established service level standards. Serving as part of a consulting team, the HR Specialist supports clients operating in dynamic, often regulated environments and is expected to adapt to client‑specific requirements, procedures, and timelines. The HR Specialist works under limited supervision, independently manages assigned tasks and workflows, and serves as a reliable point of contact for HR operational issues, escalations, and surge support activities. The HR Specialist should also be able to identify and implement workflow improvements in relevant HR business areas. In line with ICF’s collaborative and client-focused environment, the specialist applies strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills to address complex HR inquiries and improve operational efficiency. The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and contribute to continuous process improvements through training and workflow enhancements. Th
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