Human Resource Assistant (Military)

ServiceSource, Inc • Newport News, VA

15d • $21

About The Position

Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities. As a qualified nonprofit agency operating within the AbilityOne program, ServiceSource hires persons with significant disabilities. For the majority of direct labor positions, ServiceSource will obtain documentation of a significant disability as per the JWOD Act. Wage: $20.94/hr Job Summary This position follows detailed procedures in the processing of complicated types of personnel actions. One may perform tasks beyond routine clerical such as onboarding, offboarding, special pay and incentive pay requests and responding to routine questions on policy and procedures. This assistant may be asked to consolidate information from various sources under short deadlines. This level requires extensive knowledge of various application processes. Guidance, and training are provided as needed. This position is responsible for using his/her own judgment in choosing the proper procedure for each task. Completed work receives close technical review from higher-level personnel office employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Must have 1-2 years of experience in Military Human Resources services and Office Administration preferred.
• Must be able to pass and obtain a government DOD personnel security clearance required.
• Possess proficiency and knowledge across a variety of military human resources (HR) functional areas preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge and experience with protecting PII and PHI.
• Must have knowledge of military related abbreviations and acronyms.
• Must possess basic knowledge of related HQDA governing directives, miliary HR personnel policies, and installation-level operating procedures.
• Must possess effective customer service skills; ability to participate in and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries, negotiations, complaints, and team activities.
• Must have experience with any Human Resources Information Systems HRIS.
• Must have effective organizational skills, administration, attention to detail and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must be familiar with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Must be able to organize/monitor/distribute information to the customer independently.
• Must have the ability to speak before large groups of customers.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of IPPS-A, iPERMS, ATRRS and/or DEERS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct effective briefings on basic military HR topics, accessing basic HR automated systems, reviewing documents for completeness and accuracy, identify and resolve discrepancies, and provide timely and courteous customer service.
• Effectively handle routine customer inquiries via telephone, email and in person; coordinate with supported unit administrative personnel; conduct Soldier interviews; process personnel actions; initiate and process automated checklists; access standard automated systems such as IPPS-A, INPROC/OUTPROC, TRANSPROC, ATRRS; update emergency casualty documents and personnel records; scan and upload document images for electronic filing, perform RAPIDS/DEERS administration and military ID card issuance.
• Perform as an effective military HR specialist within the confines of military personnel work centers that include Confidential Personnel Records, Information Systems and Automation Support, In & Out Processing, DEERS/Identification Card Management, Soldier Readiness Processing, Soldier Actions, Promotion Processing, Reassignment Processing, Trainee/Student Personnel Actions, Casualty and Line of Duty Management, Strength Management, Career Management, Records Management, Member Profile Management, Administrative Services, Transition Processing, Retirement Services.
• Follow clearly detailed procedures in performing tasks in a sequential manner.
• Cross train in all other areas under the contract to act as a back-up supporting staffing shortages or special projects when needed.
• Collect workload and performance information using established quality control metrics within the HR work center.
• Screen reassignment rosters and processes military personnel for reassignment.
• Prepare separation documentation, handle official mail, and maintain local administrative files.
• Make Identification (ID) tags.
• Maintain required certifications for job specific accesses.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED