Human Resources Assistant (OA)

Human Resources AssistantIf selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for a comprehensive suite of Human Resources program areas for the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for U.S. Attorney's in Washington, DC. You will serve as a Human Resources Assistant for an organization of administrative/legal professionals and attorneys. Typical work assignments will include:Process a wide range of personnel actions within various functional areas of personnel management for assigned service areas.Respond to applicants, visitors, and/or telephone callers interested in obtaining employment.Process new employees and conducts orientation sessions on such matters as health benefits, life insurance, thrift savings, retirement and military service credit, and deposits/redeposits owed.Review, process and resolve problems/discrepancies relative to personnel actions.Collect information for employees and managers/supervisors on employee benefits, and answer questions regarding entitlements.Assemble background investigation packages.Assist Human Resources Specialists with various HR functions, to include processing personnel actions, award processing, and organizing incentive packages.Perform other duties as assigned.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Department of Justice