Human Resources Assistant

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Human Resources Assistant. This role contributes to the stewardship of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), the largest retirement plan in the U.S., and aims to deliver exceptional service to federal employees, members of the uniformed services, and beneficiaries.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• All qualification requirements must be met by 10/14/2026.
• One-year trial period may be required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Recent Graduate Program Eligibility: Completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.
• Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade equivalent to a GS-04 in the federal government.
• Specialized experience must include: reviewing documents, records, or transactions to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures; maintaining information in automated systems or databases to support accurate recordkeeping; applying policies, procedures, instructions, or guidelines to process administrative actions in accordance with organizational requirements; and identifying discrepancies in records, data, or documentation to support corrective actions and maintain data integrity.
• OR Education: Successful completion of four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited junior college or university leading to a bachelor's degree.
• OR Combination of Experience and Education.
• Applicants wishing to receive credit for part-time or volunteer experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
• Transcripts must be provided to support educational claims, showing course names and credit/semester hours from an accredited institution.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization to show equivalence to U.S. education programs.

Nice To Haves

• Sign a participant agreement for the Recent Graduate Program.
• Participate in mentorship throughout the program.
• Complete at least 40 hours of formal training as part of the Recent Graduate Program.
• Commitment to improving the efficiency of the Federal government.
• Passion for the ideals of the American republic.
• Commitment to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Review personnel forms and supporting documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and readiness for processing.
• Maintain employee and position information in HR systems for accuracy and up-to-date records.
• Support employee onboarding and separation processes by completing required steps and maintaining official personnel records.
• Identify and correct errors or missing information in personnel records, documents, and HR systems.
• Provide information and assistance to employees, managers, and HR staff on HR processes and personnel actions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and employment status (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree