Jason Benjamin Email & Phone Number

Department Of State

* Serves as full performance specialist with expertise in any or all of the following: staffing, performance management, employee relations, position classification, payroll, benefits and other HR related services for a variety of overseas employment programs and appointments*- Develops staffing requirements sufficient to recommend to Bureau managers and Executive Director the appropriate course to follow in the staffing process, (i.e., outside recruitment, merit promotion, reassignment, etc.)- Assists Bureau managers/supervisors on position classification matters, including interpreting standards and drafting of position descriptions or use of generic (standardized) descriptions.- Consults with supervisors in identifying training needs and developing appropriate training schedules for employees, recommending individuals for short/long-term training and maintaining effective liaison with the Foreign Service Institute or other training organizations on training matters, including content of courses & funding.- Advises management on structuring of positions and assignment of employees & assists them in establishing and maintaining a climate of employer/employee relationships which contribute to satisfactory morale and productivity.- Serves as liaison to the Foreign Service (FS) staffing organization (HR/CDA), monitoring assignment and transfer dates and other issues related to Foreign Service employment.

Department Of Transportation Headquarters

*Provides staffing and classification support that will include the classification of position descriptions, development of job analyses, applicant assessment questions, vacancy announcements; and reviewing applications for qualifications. In development of an organizational position description library*- Advises management on internal and external recruitment strategies, sources of applicants, such as the VRA Program, DEU, etc. and special hiring and staffing programs that emphasize affirmative action opportunities to staff positions- Assists management in the development of crediting plans to determine knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics necessary for the recruitment and placement of well-qualified candidates in internal or external competitive staffing actions- Assists in developing short- and long-range staffing plans, assesses employee turnover patterns, reviews past recruitment practices, technological changes and local labor market conditions, and provides advice to managers on future staffing strategies- Provides position management and classification support, including: assisting managers and supervisors in the application of classification standards and supplemental guidance to determine title, series, and grade; planning and implementing reorganizations such as consolidation or realignment of existing functions; advising on organization/position structures, possible classification changes, position or employee impact and associated actions to assure compliance with requirements prior to implementing new structures; and completing classification and position management surveys as needed to implement reorganizations- Prepares and posts vacancy announcements on USAJOBS.gov using the Monster Government Solution e-recruitment software

Navy History And Heritage Command And The Us International Trade Commission

*Contracted to do a variety of actions for these organizations including classifications, performance management, onboarding, recruitment and assisting in the hiring of 110+ employees in FY14*• Reviewed, created, updated, and developed position descriptions• Implemented employee training requirements/strategies and performance management plans• Created new onboarding procedures and newcomer orientation for company which ensured a smooth transition to the NHHC• Created a position description (PD) tracker spreadsheet which served as an invaluable tool for management and tracked the entire process and status of all organizational PDs• Revised PDs across all levels and 50+ categories. "Shadowed" and interviewedmanagers to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position

Navy Criminal Investigative Service (Ncis), Quantico, Va

*Managed a team of Human Resource contract professionals providing expert management support services on all Human Resource programs including Classifications, Staffing and DB Administration to the Navy Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)*• Provided project managerial support and worked closely with internal business owners, regional staff members and sourcing vendors to ensure the successful execution of recruitment, retirement, succession planning and all other HR initiatives• Trained 5-member management team on interviewing techniques and best practices, conducting workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions that contributed to sound HR decisions• Handled all classification and job analysis actions for NCIS including classification recommendations, appeals, emergency essential determinations, position description writing and review, position management, position audits and policy writing • Wrote HR related technical documentation and instruction materials for agency personnel• Implemented changes to the recruitment process, leading to a reduced time to find the right candidates, and staff turnover reduction of 20%• Revised job descriptions across all levels and 50+ categories. "Shadowed" and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position

Tricare Management Activity, Falls Church, Va 22041

*Contracted to manage and oversee TRICARE Military Personnel & Protocol Human Resource programs* • Authored the current TRICARE Military Personnel & Protocol HR policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) which both serve as instrumental guides to all TMA employees• Managed the annual military leave process for all departments and reduced waiting times from 2 weeks to 2 days• Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of this HR agency. Structured and implemented military HR programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives and new-employee orientation

Baltimore, Maryland Area

*Managed and administered the presentation, selection, offer, negotiation, closing, and administrative components involved in full lifecycle recruiting of scientific, technical and administrative positions*• Reviewed resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, managed all communication with candidates, vetted and interviewed all candidates utilizing behavioral-based interviewing methodologies and managed the scheduling and logistics of all interviews between candidates and hiring managers.• Saved company thousands of dollars every month by reducing reliance on employment agencies. Brought the majority of formerly outsourced recruiting functions in-house to reduce billable hours from 200+ to less than 15 per month• Reduced benefits costs by 15% annually through meticulous recordkeeping and ensuring that company did not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible

Various Locations

*Instrumental management of all Human Resource programs, manpower planning, retirement, operations and services*. • Managed and maintained an annual travel and company expense budget of over 5 million dollars successfully and always found a way to save company millions of dollars• Supervised a team of 15 clerical personnel in support of 18,000 employees • Doubled the annual recruitment quota by recruiting over 50 employees and set the standard on how to properly recruit employees

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration And Management, General

Associate'S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General