Human Resources Assistant (Information Systems)

• Serves as an authoritative source on processing procedures for processing actions using the Federal Personnel/Payroll Processing System (FPPS). Processes the full range of human resources transactions including novel and complex actions related to recruitment and placement classification promotions within-grade increases and separations. Determines related actions required and prepares documents related to each case. Assures that required information is input in relevant fields and screens.
• Maintains electronic Official Personnel Folders (eOPFs). Audits eOPFs for proper placement of all necessary documentation and verification of servicing computation dates.
• Serves as a point of contact for the integrated human resources and payroll system (FPPS) the time and attendance system (Quicktime) Employee Express and eOPF. Provides assistance to all DFC employees in assigned offices and answers questions about basic functionality of the systems and can provide resets passwords upon request. Troubleshoots problems and interfaces with the HRIS Specialist to resolve more complex issues.
• Serves as the Master Timekeeper and Point of Contact (POC) for the time and attendance system for assigned offices. Requests and cancels Time and Attendance (T&A) User IDs for timekeepers and certifiers and sets up T&A employee profiles; resets passwords; advises timekeepers of T&A submission deadlines.
• Conducts new employee orientation. Provides new hires instructions for completing personnel forms provides detailed information about agency policies and procedures related to timekeeping within grade increases and other relevant employment information. Ensures forms are completed and processed accurately and timely. Understands the difference between appointment types (i.e. Career Career-Conditional Transfer Student Appointments) and answers questions from employees accordingly. Keeps new employee orientation materials (presentation OHRM intranet site etc.) current and reviews the process to ensure it is efficient and effective.
• Utilizes the agencys staffing case management tool (USA Staffing) to retrieve new employee resumes position descriptions and other relevant forms (e.g. transcripts) when establishing the employees eOPF and to initiate onboarding in the agencys onboarding tool (Service Now).

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
• Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitability for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government or former career or career-conditional employees who have a break in service of less than one year are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

You may qualify at the GS-08 level if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to 1) Assist with New Employee Orientation sessions for federal employees which may include collecting mandatory forms answering questions and following up with employees and HR Specialists to collect missing documentation; 2) Use an automated human resources and payroll processing system to process personnel actions related to staffing and pay; 3) Initiate and code a wide variety of Requests for Personnel Actions (SF-52s) and payroll actions; and 4) Apply Federal human resources regulations policy and procedures related to processing a wide variety of personnel actions.

Note: Education is generally not substitutional at this grade level.

DFC OHRM utilizes Service Now Microsoft workflow tools eOPF FPPS WTTS Quicktime and USAS to manage HR business functions; therefore applicants should include in their applications a detailed list of automated business tools used in their day-to-day responsibilities.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

This announcement may be used to fill similar positions if additional vacancies occur.