Human Resources Specialist II

Job Description

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.
  
  

Responsibilities

The Human Resources Specialist II (Benefits) is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the organization’s benefits programs, including employee enrollment, eligibility processes, backup for FMLA, Workers’ Compensation and ongoing program evaluation. This position ensures the efficient operation of benefits-related activities, provides guidance to employees on benefit options, and contributes to the overall success of the benefits team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage new hire benefits enrollment process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in capturing employee elections.
• Assist with new hire orientation sessions by presenting benefits-related information.
• Provide clear and thorough communication to new hires about their benefit options.
• Process weekly eligibility files to ensure employee and dependent benefits are accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate with carriers and vendors to resolve discrepancies and maintain data integrity.
• Respond promptly to employee questions and issues related to benefits, providing clear guidance.
• Counsel employees and their eligible depends on benefit plans and work-related policies.
• Provide recommendation for improvements or changes to program to enhance employee satisfaction and alignment with organization goals.
• Collaborate with the benefits department on special projects, open enrollment, compliance initiatives, and other tasks as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and at least 2 years’ of professional level experience, or equivalent training and experience.
• Must have at least 2 years of previous experience in Benefits with a strong understanding of various employee benefit plans.
• Working knowledge of Family Medical and Leave Act.
• Working knowledge of Workers’ Compensation.
• Oracle Fusion HCM Benefit module experience highly desired.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and follow through on all assignments.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• The primary work location will be at Losee Road facility located in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Work schedule will be Monday through Friday (4/10, 5/8, 9/80).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  
  

Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, ‘Identity, Credential, and Access Management,’ and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, ‘Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors.’

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $63,856.00 to $95,784.00.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.