Human Resources Assistant

Ardelle Associates is seeking an HR Assistant to support the federal government in Boston, MA.

40 hours/week, Mon-Fri with some level of flexibility in work hours between 6am and 6pm.

Typical work assignments include but not limited to:

Assist HR staff with the Federal employment recruiting process; including background investigations and reference checks.
Review pre-employment security documents produced through Onboarding and eQip (background investigation) systems for accuracy and completeness.
Address inquiries from employees and management regarding new-hire activity and status.
Review personnel documents for completeness prior to processing.
Scan and upload processed documents into eOPF (Employee Official Personnel Folder).
Establish time and attendance profiles, default timesheets, identify and resolve time and attendance errors, and process employee’s time and attendance.
Coordinate the bi-weekly payroll processes for WebTA, and work closely with district Timekeepers to process payroll in a timely manner.
Provide guidance to federal employees regarding policies for leave, overtime, compensatory time, extended leave requests, etc.
Use time and attendance software to create reports, review time and attendance coding, and make corrections/adjustments when necessary.
Assist human resources with the clearance and exit process for separating employees.
Maintain confidentiality of personnel data and information at all times.
File and retrieve information in accordance with office policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

(a) Knowledge of and skill in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint) is required.

(b) Knowledge of and skill in the use of common office hardware, including personal computers, electronic media duplicators, scanners, facsimile machines, photocopiers, multifunction printers, telephones and similar equipment is required.

(c) Communication skills are extremely important. Works and interacts professionally and effectively with all levels of staff. Ability to meet established deadlines and work as a team player in a professional office. Skill in meeting and dealing with people in a courteous and tactful manner. Must exercise discretion and sound judgment in determining what information may be shared and to whom.

(d) At least one (1) full year of specialized experience is preferred performing at least one of the following duties: payroll activities, processing employee investigations, or administering employee leave benefits.

• Candidates with prior government experience may be given special consideration

Must be able to pass a federal background investigation and credit check

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $21.27 - $25.49 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute to Boston, MA 02210