Human Resources Assistant

US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations • District Of Columbia, DC

344d • $57,164 - $82,305

About The Position

This position is located in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), Office of Human Resources, Washington, DC. The Museum is committed to cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion (DEAI). The Museum seeks to educate Americans from all 50 states and all walks of life as well as international audiences. The Museum has three areas of expertise: Holocaust remembrance, Holocaust scholarship and education, and genocide prevention. In carrying out its important memorial and educational mission, the Museum is guided by its institutional values for our workplace: Honor the memory of the victims; carry out our work with dignity, humility, integrity and respect for others; and strive for excellence through teamwork, rigor, and a culture of continuous learning.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national to apply.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if applicable.
• A one year probationary/trial period may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in processing personnel actions through the Federal Personnel Payroll Systems (FPPS).
• Experience in managing employee records and conducting new employee orientation.

Responsibilities

• Processing personnel actions per the OPM Guide to Processing Personnel Actions including appointments, separations, promotions, reassignments, transfers, etc.
• Reviewing personnel actions for accuracy, adequacy of supporting documentation, and existence of administrative approvals.
• Working with Human Resource Specialists and team members to acquire and/or complete missing items and resolve discrepancies.
• Using FPPS to process personnel actions and generate reports.
• Conducting new employee orientation and processing payroll and personnel forms.
• Managing Official Personnel Folders (OPFs), both electronic and hard copy.
• Troubleshooting and correcting errors in pay related matters and providing technical advice and assistance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make federal careers rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees