Human Resources Assistant (NAF/Recruitment & Placement) - NF-03.

U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA) is seeking a Generalist HR Specialist to support the NAF Personnel Program at Fort Riley, KS.

You will participate in recruitment and placement, initiate background checks, and assist candidates through the pre-employment process, reporting regularly on status to applicants and management. Qualified candidates will have at least six months of HR experience in recruitment, familiarity with automated recruitment systems, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Six months of work experience in a human resources profession demonstrating recruitment capabilities.
• Experience using an automated recruitment and staffing system (e.g. USA Staffing, Avue, Resumix, PeopleSoft).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HR information systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform recruitment and placement tasks and assist with background check initiation and tracking.
• Conduct pre-employment screenings and reference checks; keep applicants and management apprised of status.
• Handle clerical duties such as document preparation, reporting, and responding to inquiries.
• Support day-to-day operations of the NAF Personnel Program at CHRA.

Skills

Recruitment functions

HRIS knowledge

Tools

USA Staffing

Avue

Resumix

PeopleSoft

MS Office

Job description

Duties

• Performs a wide variety of technical support in a generalist capacity needed to administer the NAF Personnel Program, but work is focused primarily in the areas of recruitment and placement, background check initiation and tracking.
• Conducts pre-employment screenings, reference checks, initiates background checks and federal investigations.
• Assists selectees during pre-employment process and regularly keeps the selectee and management appraised of status.
• Performs miscellaneous clerical work such as using office automation to type a variety of documents; compiles information from reports, creates and maintains folders and respond to applicant or management inquiries.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• This is a CHRA NAF Career Path I position. Incumbent must complete the requirements for CHRA NAF Career Path I within eighteen (18) months of entrance into CHRA Career Path I.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

• Possess six (6) months of work experience in a human resources profession which demonstrates the capability to perform a variety of recruitment functions, such as posting vacancy announcements and rating applicants for qualifications and eligibility.
• Possess experience utilizing an automated recruitment and staffing system (i.e. USA Staffing, Avue, Resumix, PeopleSoft, etc).
• Possess prior experience using Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and the ability to work with a variety of human resources information systems.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Area of Consideration

• This job is open to candidates who reside within local commuting area (50 miles) of Fort Riley, Kansas. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

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.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.