Human Resources Assistant (Employee Benefits)

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Office (VACO) Human Resources Service Center (HRSC) that focuses on the establishment and transition of human capital services for VACO staff offices. The incumbent serves as the HR Assistant (Employee Benefits) for the HRSC and is responsible for human resource support work needed to process personnel actions related to benefits, leave, reasonable accommodation, and related programs.

The Human Resources Employee Benefits Assistant supports the processing of personnel actions and maintains electronic Official Personnel Folders (e-OPF), along with generating and managing a variety of employee records and reports. Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Daily monitoring of personnel information systems for actions related to the duties of the section, follows up with employee or service as appropriate for any missing information. Initiates all personnel action requests related to benefits, leave, and records (such as name changes, education changes, FEHB enrollment, FEGLI changes, Military Status, SCD changes, changes in veteran's preference, leave journalizing, and TSP changes). Reviews requests for completeness and accuracy to determine nature of action indicated on request for personnel action. Determines employees' benefits eligibility (for example, life and health insurance, leave group, federal retirement vs. social security). The incumbent codes personnel actions for employees under different pay systems; verifies accuracy of generated personnel action for all coded entries; verifies accuracy of coded actions to ensure action processed. Incumbent is responsible for using internal systems to submit remedy tickets or corrections or action. Follows up with the Technical Reviewer or HR Specialist on requests for corrections and/or remedy tickets. Assists with suspenses related to duties of the section; ensures accuracy of information, maintains suspense documents, and follows up on overdue suspense notices with appropriate individuals. Provides technical guidance, information, and assistance for the Reasonable Accommodation program. Evaluates sensitive personnel issues and counsels employees on the requirements of viable options. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: May be available with supervisory approval. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in affect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption. Telework: Available - Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD09058A, PD09059A, PD09057A, and PD09057A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not require. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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