Senior Human Resources Specialist

Join the Avani Team

Position: Senior Human Resources Specialist
Schedule: Full-time and consultant positions available
Locations: Indianapolis, Minneapolis, and DC
Salary: Competitive compensation based on location, education, and experience.

About Avani Services:
Avani is a growing company focused on providing HR support services, custom training, digital transformation, and professional support services for mission-driven public and private sector clients. We are proud to train and support hundreds of leaders annually across federal and state agencies, helping mission-driven organizations achieve lasting results.

We are looking to expand our team with this role in support of a government client.

The Role:
Avani is hiring a Senior HR Specialist with deep expertise in federal retirement and employee benefits. This individual will provide counseling, process complex cases, and support employees through significant HR and benefits milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance on retirement, health insurance, life insurance, and related benefits

• Prepare pension/annuity estimates and process retirement applications

• Research and resolve complex HR/benefits questions

• Support outreach activities, including webinars and employee briefings

• Draft clear, accurate responses to employee and stakeholder inquiries

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

• 3–10 years of HR experience, with strong knowledge of federal benefits programs

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Prior experience providing HR support within a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agency environment is strongly preferred.

• Due to a contractual requirement, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration. Employment is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government agency's background investigation check.

Avani is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us to discuss any specific needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Base Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person