Federal HR Assistant: Payroll & Leave Specialist

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Human Resource Assistant for the NISC IV program to support FAA's AHR Pay and Leave. You will perform payroll-related actions under close supervision, handling routine tasks with automated tools and ensuring accuracy in processing benefits, leave, and bargaining unit changes.

The role requires 2–3 years of federal payroll experience, familiarity with union contracts, and strong clerical skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Understanding of union contracts
• Experience with federal payroll, types of federal leave, and leave audits
• Knowledge of clerical procedures used to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Process a broad range of personnel actions including accessions, separations, pay changes.
• Liaise between FAA and the DOI Payroll Operations Division for payroll actions and changes to benefits, deductions, and leave.
• Review BUS reports on pay calculations and monitor bargaining unit enrollment changes.
• Support timekeeper notifications and resolve pay errors prior to final pay calculations.
• Handle a wide range of pay and non-pay actions across multiple pay systems.
• Advise HR teams during settlements and ensure actions comply with agreements.
• Monitor Change of Station emails and complete related tax/PLS communications.
• Work independently and with team members to meet deadlines.

Skills

Payroll processing

Union contracts

Federal payroll

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree desirable

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Human Resource Assistant for the NISC IV program to support FAA's AHR Pay and Leave. You will perform payroll-related actions under close supervision, handling routine tasks with automated tools and ensuring accuracy in processing benefits, leave, and bargaining unit changes.

The role requires 2–3 years of federal payroll experience, familiarity with union contracts, and strong clerical skills.