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Maria Romero

Littleton,CO

Summary

Dynamic HR Specialist with extensive experience at the Office of Human Capital, excelling in retirement planning and policy guidance. Proven track record in strategic workforce planning and onboarding processes, enhancing compliance and efficiency. Adept at data analysis and fostering employee relations, driving impactful HR initiatives across diverse teams.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Specialist (GS-0201-13)

Office of Human Capital
Lakewood, Colorado
08.2025 - Current
  • Serve as bureau-level advisor for retirement coverage certifications (e.g., LEO, FF, CBPO).
  • Manage FERCCA and IRR corrections using the Retirement Tracking System (RTS).
  • Deliver policy guidance to HR staff and leadership across DOI on retirement coverage, workforce planning, telework, and leave programs, ensuring compliance with OPM regulations and departmental policy.

HR Specialist/Program Analyst (GS-0343-13)

Office of Human Capital
Lakewood, Colorado
11.2024 - 08.2025
  • Led revision of DOI’s Absence and Leave Handbook (first update since 2012), aligning policy with new legislation and improving clarity for thousands of employees.
  • Conducted UAT for automated telework forms; supported DETO agreement processing.
  • Provided strategic HR guidance across bureaus.

Program Analyst (GS-0343-13)

Office of Human Capital
Lakewood, Colorado
03.2024 - 08.2025
  • Led hiring data reconciliation and strategic workforce planning.
  • Supported SESCDP development; reviewed 70+ candidate packages.
  • Led onboarding process design for OHC and new hires.
  • Delivered bi-weekly hiring reports to OPM; led interagency strike team meetings.
  • Rebuilt senior leadership relationships to support strategic initiatives.
  • Designed and implemented onboarding/offboarding processes.

Supervisory Business Systems Analyst

Interior Business Center
Lakewood, CO
03.2011 - 02.2024
  • Led implementation of new client CIGIE; resolved unique reporting requirements.
  • Served as SME for fit-gap analysis for client migrations.
  • Coordinated with PSB and external clients to align system capabilities.
  • Oversaw 3 teams: analysts, testers, and client support.
  • Managed SAR projects and emergency corrective actions for leave balances.
  • Developed remote workforce onboarding protocols.
  • Led two teams that handled production emergencies and system testing.
  • Consolidated 300+ SARs for efficiency; led BIA Student W-2 resolution.
  • Led testing and implementation of FPPS enhancements.
  • Streamlined W-2 and ACA form processing; saved 100+ testing hours annually.
  • Consolidated interface file processing for external vendors.

Benefits Technician

Interior Business Center
Lakewood, CO
03.2003 - 03.2011
  • Processed IRRs, FERCCA, and retirement data and maintained a 99.9% SLA.
  • Audited retirement deductions and supported OPM’s RSM testing.

Civilian Pay Technician

Interior Business Center
Lakewood , CO
07.1998 - 03.2003
  • Delivered payroll support and payroll audits and ensured Title V compliance.

Education

Master of Science - M.S. in Management, Project Management

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

Bachelor of Science - B.S. in Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Retirement planning
  • Policy guidance
  • HR compliance
  • Onboarding processes
  • Workforce planning
  • Data analysis
  • Project management
  • Strategic communication
  • Employee relations
  • Training development
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Benefits administrator
  • Benefits package preparation
  • Payroll administration
  • HR policies and procedures

Certification

  • PMP Exam Prep, IBC Emerging Leaders, CFEB Basic Mediation (2017)

Timeline

HR Specialist (GS-0201-13)

Office of Human Capital
08.2025 - Current

HR Specialist/Program Analyst (GS-0343-13)

Office of Human Capital
11.2024 - 08.2025

Program Analyst (GS-0343-13)

Office of Human Capital
03.2024 - 08.2025

Supervisory Business Systems Analyst

Interior Business Center
03.2011 - 02.2024

Benefits Technician

Interior Business Center
03.2003 - 03.2011

Civilian Pay Technician

Interior Business Center
07.1998 - 03.2003

Master of Science - M.S. in Management, Project Management

Colorado State University

Bachelor of Science - B.S. in Business Administration

University of Phoenix

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