Human Resources Assistant (Information Systems)

Role Overview

At the fully operational level, a Human Resources Assistant specialized in Information Systems provides support across multiple HR functions. Tasks at the entry level (GS-04) serve as developmental experience.

Main Duties

• Handling various personnel actions including promotions, separations, benefits elections, pay adjustments, and employee data updates.
• Maintaining, verifying, and extracting data from automated HR systems using reporting tools, identifying errors, and making necessary corrections.
• Responding to telephone, automated, and written inquiries from staff and former/current employees about records, training, benefits, and other HR-related information.
• Providing comprehensive information on Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), addressing eligibility, enrollment, and fundamental program features.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Applicants must be US citizens and registered with Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Position requires suitable federal employment status and may need security clearance for access to classified information.
• Must pass E-Verify employment verification upon hire.
• At least one year of specialized experience performing progressively responsible clerical or office tasks related to HR functions at a level comparable to the next lower federal grade.
• Alternately, two years of post-high school education can substitute for the specialized experience requirement.
• Volunteer work and combined education and experience may be considered for qualification.
• Applicants with education from foreign institutions must provide equivalency evaluations for the US education system.

Additional Information

• This position is subject to a probationary period of one year.
• Telework options are very limited and contingent on mission and supervisory approval.
• No relocation expenses will be reimbursed.
• Position is non-bargaining unit and non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• No travel requirements.
• Multiple vacancies may be filled within 90 days of posting.
• Drug testing is not required.
• First-time federal hires are generally placed at step 1 within the appropriate salary grade.
• Security clearance may be Secret level or higher depending on assignment; failure to maintain clearance can lead to termination.
• Applicants must be committed to improving government efficiency and upholding constitutional values.
• Applicants unable to apply electronically can receive phone assistance.

Benefits

Federal employment offers a comprehensive benefits package that varies by employment type and status. Contact the agency for specific details.