Human Resources Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Human Resources Assistant (GS-203)
• Work: Administrative and technical support for staffing and personnel actions

Description

Provide administrative and technical support for processing staffing and personnel actions, including personnel and pay actions, routine HR customer guidance, and new employee orientation. Maintain and process electronic personnel files using scanners and systems such as eOPF, while researching applicable laws and regulations to support advice and guidance. Use automated office systems to input, update, retrieve, and code personnel/payroll information.

Responsibilities

• Process a variety of personnel and pay actions
• Provide general HR information (benefits, pay, leave, personnel records, and federal employment application)
• Research laws and regulations to advise and guide customers
• Conduct new employee orientation and ensure paperwork is forwarded and processed per applicable rules
• Maintain and process files using scanners; scan and convert forms to electronic format and digital databases (eOPF)
• Input, update, or retrieve information in office automation and HR/pay systems

Requirements

• U.S. citizen
• Registered or exempt from Selective Service
• Pass background investigation; position requires Non Sensitive clearance
• Meet qualification requirements by the closing date; may require a one-year probationary period
• Complete USA Hire competency-based assessments if invited, within the required 48-hour window
• Time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date
• Direct deposit required for federal salary payments

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401(k))
• Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Additional options may include flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, wellness programs, and training opportunities