AvantGarde, LLC (AG) Senior Human Resources Assistant (HRA) supports the AG client on site at the United States Capitol Police (USCP), Office of Human Resources (OHR) by providing broad-based administrative and technical assistance to a federal HR team (HR Director and HRIS Division Director) including, but not limited to, supporting all personnel action processing functions. Must be willing to work onsite 4 days a week, full-time, in Downtown DC. 1 day a week. Telework is authorized after the first two weeks full time onsite.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         [KM1] Process new hires in NFC/EmpowHR, review and analyze submitted documents, and finalize for processing. 

·         Analyze, research and correct Standard Form 52’s for all types of personnel actions. 

·         Code and process all types of personnel actions. 

·         Establish and modify position management data in the PMSO database. 

·         Process HCUP packages in the NFC to make history corrections. 

·         Calculate and process special payments (lump sum annual leave, Hazardous Duty, Military reservist differentials). 

·         Process payroll documents (i.e., tax forms, child support, garnishments, benefits). 

·         Process employment and unemployment verification of benefits. 

·         Prepare History Transcripts for former employees. 

·         Prepare SF-75’s for employees exiting the agency; and separate and distribute SF-50’s to employees. 

·         Participate in new hire orientation for USCP Civilian and Sworn employees. 

·         Review and analyze information associated with employee service computation dates and make appropriate service date corrections; conduct leave                audits and make necessary corrections to leave balances. 

·         Assist the HR Assistants and Specialists with personnel processing actions. 

·         Process Garnishments and Child Support orders, which includes preparing the letters and communicating with the courts. 

·         Communicate with the NFC to resolve any problems with processing and /or systems. 

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

·         High School Diploma is required; an undergraduate degree in HR or related field is strongly preferred. 

·         At least 2 years of experience providing general HR administrative and staffing support. 

·         At least 3 years of experience with Federal personnel action processing 

·         Proficiency using the MS Office Suite applications. 

·         Excellent writing skills with specific attention to detail. 

·         Must possess and demonstrate excellent customer service skills.  

·         Flexibility in the approach to the delivery of work. 

·         Must be detail oriented, with good organization and time management skills. 

·         Must be able to multi-task effectively and demonstrate the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as needed in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment. 

·         Must be skilled in the use of common office equipment, including but not limited to copy, fax, and scanning machines. 

Other Specifications*

·         Must be able to report for work M-F, 5 days a week. Alternative flex schedule is allowed within normal work hours (i.e., between the hours of 7 a.m. – 6            p.m.).  

·         Must be able to complete a suitability process following USCP’s fingerprint/criminal background check. 

ADA Specifications

·         Operation of a PC in an office environment.

·         This is a primarily sedentary position.

·         Some bending, light lifting and carrying of equipment may be required.