Human Resources Assistant

Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) in Dahlgren, VA, seeks an HR support specialist to perform administrative and technical duties in a variety of personnel functions. You will process actions for craft and trade NAF employees and support hiring with documentation.

The role requires good communication, detail orientation, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems such as SAP/HR. Travel between installations may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a human resources office or higher level education.
• Knowledge of personnel processing rules, procedures or operations to assist applicants, employees and management.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on matters and provide basic program information.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products; familiarity with HRIS SAP/HR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and technical support work in a variety of personnel functions.
• Processes the full range of personnel actions for NAF employees and related occupations.
• Writes position announcements and reviews applications to provide qualified candidates.
• Monitors status on pending actions and generates reports from the HRIS system.

Skills

HR knowledge

MS Office

SAP/HR familiarity

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS

MS Excel

Job description

Summary

Performs administrative and technical support work in a variety of human resources functions.

Duties

Performs administrative and technical support work in a variety of personnel functions. Processes the full range of personnel actions for craft and trade and pay band non-appropriated fund (NAF) employees involving a variety of occupations. Examines request for personnel actions, verifies all entries by performing a procedural and technical review of proposed actions to assure correctness of entries and cited authority. Processes new appointments. Interviews employees to obtain data to complete or instruct individuals in completing forms such as health benefits registration, life insurance, designation of beneficiary, tax certificates, clearance and investigation data. Computes and flags due dates for various types of personnel actions, i.e., within grade increase, conversions, performance appraisals, expiration date of temporary appointment, salary retention period; runs reports out of the HRIS system to verify flagged items are completed and up to date.

Processes Requests for Personnel Actions (SF-52s). Ensures supporting documents are complete and attached to SF-52 (e.g. job descriptions, set of duties, etc.). Writes position announcements, reviews applications/resumes and provides qualified applicants to the hiring manager. Provides assistance to employees, applicants and management on applicable procedures, instructions, and regulations. Monitors status on pending actions. Retrieves data for reports. Provides information on status of personnel actions to operating officials. Works closely with all levels of personnel within the FFR to ensure program support is priority.

Establishes, monitors and maintains Official Personnel Folders to include but not limited to creating, re-establishing, auditing and purging of files is completed in accordance with established instructions. Conducts new employee orientation providing brochures, e.g., health/life insurance, and explains retirement provisions, hours of work, leave accrual, health and life insurance options, local facilities, standards of conduct, EEO, etc. Ensures benefit enrollments are completed and accurately processes within established timeframes. Inputs information into the automated personnel system in a timely manner and ensure accuracy of all salary and pay adjustments. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
• Must have a current, valid driver's license as travel within the NDW region (within 100 miles) will periodically be required.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (Review required documents section for more information.)

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a human resources office or higher level education that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Knowledge of personnel processing rules, procedures or operations to assist applicants, employees and management with questions pertaining to NAF HR operations. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on matters and provide basic program information. Basic knowledge of office operation, administration; must have strong organizational skills and be able to multi task and/or work multiple projects with deadlines that vary. Knowledge of steps and procedures used to process a variety of personnel actions is necessary to carry out the tasks of this position. The incumbent must be able to utilize operational information, policies and processes to make day to day decisions; resolve problems or discrepancies based on knowledge of personnel processing rules, regulations and procedures. Proficient use of Microsoft Office products and familiarity with HRIS database SAP/HR is preferred.

May be required to travel to other installations within the Naval District Washington to assist other NAF Human Resources Offices and/or attend training.

Ability to satisfactorily complete background investigation - National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI), upon hiring.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements.

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.

For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT:

If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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