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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (CLASSIFICATION/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) (TITLE 5)

Springfield, Illinois, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$41K/yr - $66K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Human Resources Assistant (Classification/Employee Benefits) for the National Guard. The role involves providing technical assistance to Human Resources Specialists and performing clerical and technical work in classification and employee benefits functions.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinates human resources transactions on a daily basis with management officials, employees, the ARNG/ANG organization/unit and HRO

Performs clerical and technical work in the following Human Resources functions: Classification and Position Management and Employee Benefits

Performs classification reviews by gathering information through position reviews and organization charts

Answers general questions from supervisors and employees regarding procedures for classification change actions

Processes incoming Requests for Personnel Actions (RPAs)

Researches, validates, and provides information on position descriptions

Obtains records and statistical data to use for reports

Maintains position review records, applicable source documents, organization charts, and position descriptions

Monitors and ensures timely implementation of classification releases

Assists higher graded specialist in determination of creditable service computation dates (SCD) for leave category, retirement, Thrift Savings Plan, etc

May provide guidance or information on benefits and services including, but not limited to thrift savings plans, life insurance, health insurance open seasons, leave and pay inquiries

Assists higher graded specialist in advising and assisting employees, supervisors, retirees, family members, and personal representatives on all matters pertaining to the Federal retirement systems (e.g. Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

Assists higher graded specialist in determination of eligibility for retirement and computes annuity estimates

Assists higher graded specialist in advising employees within the State to make deposit(s) for military service or deposit(s) for previous CSRS and applicable FERS service

Assists higher graded specialist in explaining provisions of employee benefits and services to employees and supervisors on matters relating to Workers' Compensation such as determination reassignments and light duty

Qualification

ClassificationEmployee BenefitsPersonnel Action ProcessingAutomated SystemsClerical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

MUST possess progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled; experience using computer and automation systems

For a GS-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-6 Level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials

MUST possess at least 1-year equivalent to the next lower grade of GS-6; experience performing classification reviews by gathering information through position reviews and organization charts: experience providing guidance or information on benefits and services including, but not limited to thrift savings plans, life insurance, health insurance open seasons, leave and pay inquiries

MUST possess at least 1-year equivalent to the next lower grade of GS-5; experience performing Human Resources functions involving Classification and Position Management; experience performing Human Resources functions involving Employee Benefits

MUST possess at least 1-year equivalent to the next lower grade of GS-4; experience using automated systems to process personnel actions

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, successful completion of 4 years of education above the high school level is creditable for the GS-5 Level. Education MUST have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university

You must provide a copy of OFFICIAL transcripts to support your Educational claims

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

Subject to provisions of DoD Priority Placement Program

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position

IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview

Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day

This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration

May be required to successfully complete a trial period

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory