HR Recruitment & Placement Assistant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement) to support the Recruitment and Placement discipline within HROO. The role focuses on data entry, records management, and timekeeping tasks under supervision.

A GS-05/06 path may apply based on experience and education, with a closing date of 10/19/2026. The candidate will follow established procedures, organize applicant materials, and assist with various routine HR tasks while

Qualifications

• Performs limited, clearly defined tasks in support of recruitment and placement.
• Follows step-by-step procedures to collect, assemble, and organize applicant materials.
• Assists higher-graded staff with routine filing, records maintenance, and retrieval of personnel-related documents.
• Receives instruction and guidance in performing basic timekeeping support tasks; compiles time and attendance records.

Responsibilities

• Enter applicant data into automated staffing systems (e.g., USA Staffing).
• Review vacancy announcements and applicant documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare routine notification and disposition letters using standard templates.
• Support timekeeping by compiling and verifying routine time and attendance data.

Skills

Data entry

Timekeeping

Applicant records

Communication

Customer service

Education

Education: four years above high school

Tools

USA Staffing

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement) to support the Recruitment and Placement discipline within HROO. The role focuses on data entry, records management, and timekeeping tasks under supervision.

A GS-05/06 path may apply based on experience and education, with a closing date of 10/19/2026. The candidate will follow established procedures, organize applicant materials, and assist with various routine HR tasks while