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Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Legislative Branch
Senate
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Summary

The Secretary of the Senate's Human Resources Office is seeking an Human Resources Administrative Assistant. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
04/11/2025 to 04/26/2025
Salary
$66,765 to - $103,488 per year
Pay scale & grade
AD 06
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Washington DC, DC
Few vacancies
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required - N/A
Relocation expenses reimbursed
NoN/A
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
6
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
req627
Control number
835132700

Duties

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NATURE OF WORK This is professional, administrative work supporting human resource (HR) programs and processes for the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. Work includes payroll and personnel records management; managing and maintaining the Human Resources Information System (PeopleSoft), answering HR related questions; and assisting with the administration and coordination of all Secretary employment functions. Work is bound by Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; and the Senate Ethics Manual, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business, or related field, with one to three years of human resources or administrative experience; and the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

General knowledge of modern HR management principles, practices, and procedures.

General knowledge of various employment laws.

Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate.

Ability to learn and manage various software programs used within the HR Office. Experience with HRIS systems, including PeopleSoft and Cornerstone preferred.

Experience maintaining electronic and paper-based filing systems.

Ability to establish and maintain guidelines and procedures for effective HR support programs.

Ability to learn to interpret policy and employment law guidelines.

Ability to appropriately handle confidential matters and information.

Ability to prepare and maintain confidential records and reports.

Ability to communicate effectively and with tact and diplomacy, both orally and in writing.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
None.

Education

See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications.

Additional information

The Secretary of the Senate is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email resumes@sec.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Qualified candidates may be selected for an interview.

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