Total 34 Junior Executive human resources job vacancies in Australia

Recruitment & Placement - 55%

• Evaluates applications and resumes using Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Veterans Administration (VA) qualification standards, verifies eligibility, and rates and ranks applicants.
• Adjudicates and makes decisions on applicant appeals and agency's request to pass over (or objects to) eligible(s) certified.
• Provides input to the immediate supervisor on final decisions. As authorized by OPM, he/she is responsible for drafting and preparing announcement(s); evaluating, rating and ranking applications; adjudicates veteran's preference; updating various logs, maintaining active and inactive files and pending files, etc.; issues Notice of Ratings (NORs); and issues and audits certificate of eligibles.
• Prepares or edits final drafts, examination announcement, recruiting plans, rating schedules and qualification inquiry forms in subject matter areas which the qualification and methods for their determination involve difficulty in definition and development.
• Prepares vacancy announcements based on Position Description (PD) and/or functional statements (FS) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) analysis of the position, qualifies/disqualifies applicants, and maintains all documentation for the job announcement.
• Reviews and consults, in conjunction with the hiring manager, on job analysis and/or rating and ranking panels when needed.
• Processes a variety of requests for personnel action (RPAs) to fill a variety of positions. Coordinates and works with local and regional operations regarding priorities for positions to be filled.
• Receives and reviews local and regional recruitment requests and contacts the Selecting Official to finalize the recruitment action.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to the human resources staff and management officials in all areas of staffing and recruitment, including priority placement, direct hiring, special hiring authorities, etc.
• Troubleshoots and resolves difficult and controversial internal and external staffing and placement problems.
• Performs internal placement duties that include conducting job analysis, preparing promotion and placement products, and issuing referral certificates.
• Ensures that all placement actions meet regulatory requirements.
• Consults on and ensures all pre-employment requirements are met, such as: position management and organizational design, pay administration such as physician market pay; setting pay for Title 5, Title 38 and Hybrid employees, using multiple pay scales and various information sources; VetPro Credentialing; position descriptions, functional statements, scopes of practice, crediting plans, and job analysis.

Consultation - 45%

• Advises staff on difficult and unusual recruitment, placement and pay issues or problems.
• Advises on the selection of SMEs and the rating panel process.
• Advises and consults on targeted recruitment strategies and non-traditional recruitment opportunities specific to the local and regional market area.
• Leverages expertise to create legally sufficient solutions and provide information on the widest range of flexibility from which local and regional managers can choose that achieve their objectives.
• Provides law, policy, and analysis to the manager to support their recommendations.
• Researches qualifications and skills needed and ensures the job analysis is properly formulated with subject matter experts.
• Provides authoritative management advisory service on supplements to qualifications standards, such as selective placement factors and quality ranking factors to target a desired applicant pool.
• Provide staffing advice including career and career conditional competitive service appointments, temporary appointments, term appointments, excepted service appointments and special appointment authorities.
• Demonstrates skill in written and oral communication techniques related to developing and delivering various forms of correspondence to managers, such as briefings and status/staff reports.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Telework: Available, will be required to physically on-site
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (R&P)/PD99947A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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.

Physical Requirements: Work is generally sedentary and requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, and/or carrying light items.

Starting at $37,696 Per Year (GS 5-7)

The HR Assistant (Recruitment & Placement) supports the Human Resources Management Service at all facilities within VISN 1. The work consists of different and unrelated steps in accomplishing HR assignments and processes applicable to multiple facilities across the VISN. The employee analyzes factual data, identifies the scope and nature of problems or issues, and determines the appropriate action from among many alternatives. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting recruitment/examining activities for assigned positions, to include developing competency criteria, job analysis, job announcements, etc.;
• Ensuring selectees meet all regulatory and legal obligations for proposed appointments;
• Explaining pay rates, pay periods, within grade increases, annual and sick leave accrual, etc. in order to familiarize employees new to the federal government with certain HR terminologies and practices;
• Instructing facility supervisors and managers on recruitment/selection requirements, processes, and procedures;
• Maintaining automated databases in order to track information and extract data used to generate documents, records, and reports.
• Conducting new employee orientation.
• Providing assistance to customers and stakeholders onsite.

Work Schedule: : Full-time, Monday - Friday; Tour of Duty will be set between hours of 7:30am - 4:30pm.
Position Description Title/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment & Placement)/PD99947A
Telework: May be available on an AD HOC basis only.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required.
Physical Requirements: Work is generally sedentary and requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, and/or carrying light items.
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.

NOTIFICATIONS:

• This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
• Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized.
• Veterans' preference does not apply.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Starting at $42,404 Per Year (GS 5-7)

Correspondence and Customer Service 50%

• Responds to a variety of inquires regarding program policy and procedures.
• Screens questions or complaints from employees and union inquiries by determining the nature and scope of the problem.
• Provides information and assistance to employees and supervisors based on interpretation of regulations and rules.
• Evaluates sensitive personnel issues and counsels employees on the requirements and repercussions of viable options.
• Provides technical guidance, information, and assistance for a variety of Employee Relations programs such as disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals, complaints, and drug testing.

Employee Relations/ Labor Relations Support 50%

• Provides administrative support by responding to questions, complaints, problems or situations, and providing explanations of HR policy in Employee and Labor Relations.
• Identifies relevant facts and issues, analyzes individual circumstances, interprets data to determine facts surrounding required actions, determines relevant guidance and procedures, prepares reports and recommends appropriate corrective actions commensurate with assignment.
• Assists HR Specialist on special projects by gathering and organizing data, identifying issues and discrepancies, formatting material, and recommending improvements and solutions.
• Develops presentations, reports, and analyses, as needed.
• Assembles evidence files and obtains information from relevant sources.
• Maintains, monitors and follows up on suspense items and reports.
• Assist the Specialist with preparation of agency files for third-party appeals, including Merit Systems Protection Board appeals and Equal Employment Opportunity document requests and hearing files.
• Collects information and prepares draft responses to Freedom of Information and/or Privacy Act requests.
• Responds to inquires on procedures for disciplinary actions, grievances, and appeals concerning timelines, documentation, and signature requirements.
• Processes and documents HR actions in Employee and Labor Relations.
• Process request for assigned specialty authorities or additional pay systems, and employee categories (e.g., General Schedule, Federal Wage System, Senior Executive Service, Title 38, Hybrid Title 38, or the similar categories).
• Codes actions in HR Smart
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30am or 7:30am-4:00pm..
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Telework: Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant/PD91065A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $43,497 Per Year (GS 6-7)

Correspondence and Customer Service 50%

• Responds to a variety of inquires regarding program policy and procedures.
• Screens questions or complaints from employees and union inquiries by determining the nature and scope of the problem.
• Provides information and assistance to employees and supervisors based on interpretation of regulations and rules.
• Evaluates sensitive personnel issues and counsels employees on the requirements and repercussions of viable options.
• Provides technical guidance, information, and assistance for a variety of Employee Relations programs such as disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals, complaints, and drug testing.

Employee Relations/ Labor Relations Support 50%

• Provides administrative support by responding to questions, complaints, problems or situations, and providing explanations of HR policy in Employee and Labor Relations.
• Identifies relevant facts and issues, analyzes individual circumstances, interprets data to determine facts surrounding required actions, determines relevant guidance and procedures, prepares reports and recommends appropriate corrective actions commensurate with assignment.
• Assists HR Specialist on special projects by gathering and organizing data, identifying issues and discrepancies, formatting material, and recommending improvements and solutions.
• Develops presentations, reports, and analyses, as needed.
• Assembles evidence files and obtains information from relevant sources.
• Maintains, monitors and follows up on suspense items and reports.
• Assist the Specialist with preparation of agency files for third-party appeals, including Merit Systems Protection Board appeals and Equal Employment Opportunity document requests and hearing files.
• Collects information and prepares draft responses to Freedom of Information and/or Privacy Act requests.
• Responds to inquires on procedures for disciplinary actions, grievances, and appeals concerning timelines, documentation, and signature requirements.
• Processes and documents HR actions in Employee and Labor Relations.
• Process request for assigned specialty authorities or additional pay systems, and employee categories (e.g., General Schedule, Federal Wage System, Senior Executive Service, Title 38, Hybrid Title 38, or the similar categories).
• Codes actions in HR Smart
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, tour of duty hours negotiable with Supervisor.
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Human Resource Assistant (ER/LR)/PD99978S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $38,042 Per Year (GS 5-7)

This is NOT a virtual position - You must report in person to the location you have selected.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs a variety of duties in connection with the processing of personnel actions for employees under different personnel systems, including Title 5, Title 38, and Hybrid Title 38 employees in the excepted and competitive service, maintaining electronic official personnel folders (e-OPF) and generating and maintaining records and reports.
• Responsible for daily monitoring or personnel information systems (for example, Manager Self Service) 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).
• Provides support to current staff and prospective staff responsible for starting, stopping or changing employee benefits upon request. Incumbent supports the work-life programs within HR including; Compressed Work Schedules, Telework program, Disabled Veteran Leave, Child Care Subsidy and Transit Benefits.
• Identifies relevant facts and issues, analyzes individual circumstances, interprets data to determine facts surrounding required actions, determines relevant guidance and procedures, prepares reports and recommends appropriate actions commensurate with assignment.

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 8:00am CST - 4:30pm CST
Compressed/Flexible: May be available to highly qualified candidate
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position
.Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Work Life Benefits)/PD99936A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $42,022 Per Year (GS 6-7)

Duties of the HR Assistant (Rec/Plac) includes but are not limited to:

• Applies an extensive body of HR rules, procedures, and operations sufficient to perform a wide variety of interrelated and/or non-standard HR support work.
• Assists HR specialist with the on boarding of new employees.
• Maintains files and/or employee records, position descriptions, training records, or other HR items.
• Answer inquiries concerning merit promotions procedures, procedures for reinstatement or transfer to another Federal agency, and job vacancies for which applications are being accepted.
• Conducts orientation for new appointees.
• Explains pay rates, pay periods, within grade increases, annual and sick leave accrual, etc.
• Responds to applicant inquiries regarding procedures for completing applications, status of job announcements, hiring procedures, and competencies needed to fulfill a position's major duties and/or requirements, etc.
• Assists specialists by maintaining automated databases in order to track information and extract data used to generate documents, records, reports, and spreadsheets.
• Request HR records from the record center.
• Uses word processing and/or other office automation equipment and various software programs and HR database systems.
• Reviews and prepares correspondence and provide a variety of information as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm
Compressed/Flexible: At the Service Chief's discretion.
Telework: At the Service Chief's discretion.
Remote: This is NOT a remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant R&P, 99947-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $37,696 Per Year (GS 5-7)

• Prepares and Reviews retirement packets, applications and correspondence before submission to federal agencies.
• Reviews documents and reports for completeness and enters pertinent information into an automated tracking system.
• Reads mail, determines subject matter, scans or copies documents, and routes appropriately.
• Prepares and mails outgoing mail and/or correspondence related to retirement processing in accordance with the OPM guidance.
• Prepares reports, receives and processes documents in accordance with established procedures.
• Provides acknowledgment to customers upon receipt of retirement service requests.
• Makes timely follow-up on pending items to ensure timely resolution of cases.
• Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 40 hours/week; Tour of duty to be set based on organizational need
Position Description Title/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Employ Benefits)/PD52740A
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting at a desk, working with computers daily. Some work may require walking in offices and similar areas for meetings. Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite. The work does not require any special physical effort.

Starting at $38,240 Per Year (GS 5)

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-07. At the GS-05 and GS-06 grade levels, the employee performs assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. The employee will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-07. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.

Major duties include:

• Extending verbal and written job offers.
• Coordinating Entrance on Duty or release dates with losing HR office.
• Coordinating all pre-employment activities with other functional offices within HROO/WMC.
• Addressing inquiries regarding pay rates, pay periods, WGI waiting periods from employees.
• Preparing SF-50 for coding.
• Facilitating the completion of all pre-employment forms, and identifying proper documentation to ensure the electronic personnel file is current and up to date during the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Conducting recruitment/examining activities for assigned positions to include developing competency criteria, job analysis, job announcements (JA), making qualification determinations, auditing selections.
• Appling pay setting in accordance with applicable OPM and/or internal pay setting policies
• Creating and maintaining electronic merit promotion and/or DEU files ensuring latest status is documented.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Position Description Title/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Rec/Place)/PD59126A
Physical Requirements: No physical requirements
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.

Starting at $37,696 Per Year (GS 5-7)

This position provides Network-wide human resource support work in either the VISN Shared Service Unit (SSU) or Strategic Business Unit (SBU) that entails determining the approach and methods needed to staff positions at a specific grade level, process personnel actions, and ensure related staffing functions are completed in a timely fashion. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts recruitment/examining activities for assigned positions.
• Reviews applications for corresponding qualification competencies or skill match.
• Applies pay setting in accordance with applicable OPM and/or internal pay setting policies.
• Codes staffing actions in accordance with the Guide to Process Personnel Actions.
• Arranges for physical examinations, ensuring completion of all appropriate benefits forms, extending job offers, coordinating Entry -on -Duty and/or release dates from losing office, forwards pre-employment packets to new appointees, and coordinates with other related functional offices involve in on-boarding (i.e. pre-appointment security checks).
• Conducts orientation for new appointees.
• Explains pay rates, pay periods, within grade increases, annual and sick leave accrual, etc. in order to familiarize employees new to the federal government with certain HR terminologies and practices.
• Responds to applicant inquiries regarding procedures for completing applications, status of job announcements, hiring procedures, and competencies needed to fulfill a position's major duties and/or requirements, etc.
• Assists specialists by maintaining automated databases in order to track information and extract data used to generate documents, records, and reports.
• Reviews and prepares correspondence and provide a variety of information as appropriate.

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 through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Rec/PD99947S
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. The position is located at the station.
Telework: May be authorized.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $41,365 Per Year (GS 5-7)

Recruitment & Placement (50%)

• Conducts recruitment/examining activities for assigned positions (GS-7 & below and wage grade) to include developing competency criteria, job analysis, job announcements (JA), etc.
• Amends established JAs with prior approval.
• Reviews applications for corresponding qualification competencies or skill match.
• Adheres to procedures for verifying Veterans' preference and clearing CTAP and ICTAP register prior to preparing the certificate of eligibles.
• Ensures the selectee meets all regulatory and legal obligations for proposed appointments to include eligibility for Federal benefits, probationary prerequisites, and ability to meet special requirements such as security clearances, age or physical prerequisites, or drug testing requirements.
• Secures all required documentation, e.g., proof of citizenship, transcripts etc.
• Applies pay setting in accordance with applicable OPM and/or internal pay setting policies; codes staffing actions in accordance with the Guide to Process Personnel Actions, and coordinates with payroll personnel in order to resolve pay issues and ensure timely correction of errors, as well as ensures that all actions are processed by National Finance Center in an accurate and timely fashion.

Recruitment & Placement Assistance (50%)

• Assists HR Specialist with the on boarding of new employees to include arranging for physical examinations (based on the occupation), ensuring completion of all appropriate benefits forms, extending job offers, coordinating Entry -on -Duty and/or release dates from losing office, forwards pre-employment packets to new appointees, and coordinates with other related functional offices involve in onboarding (e.g., pre-appointment security checks).
• Independently conducts orientation for new appointees as determined appropriate.
• Reviews completed documents for missing or conflicting applicant information, as required.
• Responsible for processing new employee's enrollments, administering the oath of office, and ensuring standards of conduct and government ethics orientation are completed and signed.
• Explains pay rates, pay periods, within grade increases, annual and sick leave accrual, etc. in order to familiarize employees new to the federal government with certain HR terminologies and practices.
• Coordinates with security counterparts regarding applications for Identification Cards, when required.
• Coordinates and process required clearance documents for employees leaving the agency or federal service.
• Assists HR Specialist with identifying proper documentation to ensure the electronic personnel file is current and up to date during the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Assists specialists by maintaining automated databases in order to track information and extract data used to generate documents, records, and reports.
• Reviews and prepares correspondence and provides a variety of information as appropriate.
• Uses word processing and/or other office automation equipment and various software programs to create, copy, edit, store, retrieve and print a variety of documents; produce correspondence, memoranda, directives, forms reports; create or maintain spreadsheets or databases.
• May transmit, receive and/or acknowledge electronic mail, messages, forms and reports; ensures proper handling and clearance, if required; and prints hard copies or routes to other terminals.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of information, spelling, grammar construction, punctuation and presence of necessary enclosures.
• Adheres to regulations or agency policy concerning access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive data which must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statues and policy and VHA policy.

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 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: May be available
Telework: May be available on an Ad Hoc agreement only
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: PD99947S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $37,696 Per Year (GS 5-7)

This position is part of the Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN-12) for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The Human Resource Assistant (HRA) will be assigned to provide recruitment and placement services for the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital.

At the GS-7 full performance level the incumbent has knowledge of, and skill in applying a standardized body of HR rules, procedures, and operations concerning recruitment and placement sufficient to:

• Assists HR Specialist with the on boarding of new employees to include arranging for physical examinations (based on the occupation), ensuring completion of all appropriate forms, extending job offers, coordinating Entry-on-Duty and/or release dates from losing office, and coordinates with other related functional offices involved in on-boarding (i.e. pre-appointment security checks).
• Conducting recruitment/examining activities for assigned positions (GS-7 & below and Wage Grade) to include developing competency criteria, job analysis (JA), job announcements, etc.)
• Amends established JAs with prior approval. Reviews applications for corresponding qualification competencies or skill match.
• Adheres to procedures for verifying veterans' preference and clearing CTAP and ICTAP register prior to preparing the certificate of eligible applicants.
• Forwards the certificates of eligible applicants to the selecting official and coordinates with them regarding agency procedures for selecting a candidate for the vacancy(s).
• Ensures the selectee(s) meets all regulatory and legal obligations for proposed appointments to include eligibility for federal benefits, probationary prerequisites, and ability to meet special requirements such as security clearances, age or physical prerequisites, and ability to meet special requirement.
• Secures all required documentation (i.e., proof of citizenship, transcripts, etc.)
• Sends notice of results to remaining applicants.
• Prepares files for announcement close out (i.e., copy of JA, lists of all applicants and their applications, list of eligible applicants referred, evidence of CTAP & ICTAP clearance, etc.)
• Applies pay setting in accordance with OPM and/or internal pay setting policies.
• Codes staffing actions in accordance with the Guide to Process Personnel Actions (GPPA).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Ad Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment & Placement)/PD99947S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7)

Opening Date: 9/28/2023
Cut-Off Date #1: 9/28/2023
Cut-Off Date #2: 9/29/2023
Cut-Off Date #3: 9/30/2023
Cut-Off Date #4: 10/1/2023
Cut-Off Date #5: 10/2/2023
Cut-Off Date #6: 10/3/2023

This announcement will remain open until October 3, 2023, closing date which is the date beyond which the system no longer accepts applications for an advertised position. Cut-off date #1 is September 28, 2023. Applications submitted after September 28, 2023, may not receive consideration. In addition, due to the potential of a high volume of applicants, not all applicants may receive consideration.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

SLRP:
This occupational series is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). Participants must sign a service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
-Processes a wide range of personnel actions for full-time, part-time, and intermittent employees in the personnel processing system (HR Smart).
-Review's personnel action requests (PAR) for appropriateness, accuracy and inclusion of supporting documents. In accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions, the incumbent initiates loss actions, mass personnel actions and other basic personnel actions (e.g., changes to BUS codes, FLSA codes, PD#'s, Cost Center changes, etc.) in HR Smart.
-Processes data changes to personnel records when other personnel actions are not necessary. Changes include but are not limited to email address updates, education data updates, profile changes, citizenship, and position refresh updates.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level, GS-7, 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, Administrative Days
Telework: This is not a telework position.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Remote: This is a remote position.
Position Description Title/PD#: Human Resources Assistant - Technical Review/PD99607S
Critical Skills Incentive: This occupation is currently approved for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive through 10/7/2023. Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI for a pro-rated amount if onboard prior to the CSI expiration date. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite. Some employees may carry light items or drive a motor vehicle. The work does not require any special physical effort.

Starting at $37,696 Per Year (GS 5)

Major duties include:

• Conducts recruitment/examining activities for assigned positions (GS-7 & below and wage grade) to include developing competency criteria, job analysis, job announcements (JA), etc. Secures all required documentation i.e. proof of citizenship, transcripts etc. Sends notice of results to remaining applicants; and prepares files for announcement close out (i.e. copy of JA, lists of all applicants and their applications, list of eligible referred, evidence of CTAP & ICTAP clearance, etc.).
• Assists HR specialist with the onboarding of new employees to include arranging for physical examinations (based on the occupation), ensuring completion of all appropriate benefits forms, extending job offers, coordinating Entry -on -Duty and/or release dates from losing office, forwards pre-employment packets to new appointees, and coordinates with other related functional offices involve in on-boarding (i.e. pre-appointment security checks). Independently conducts orientation for new appointees as determined appropriate. Reviews completed documents for missing or conflicting applicant information, as required.
• Responsible for processing new employee's enrollments, administering the oath of office, and ensuring standards of conduct and government ethics orientation are completed and signed. Explains pay rates, pay periods, within grade increases, annual and sick leave accrual, etc. in order to familiarize employees new to the federal government with certain HR terminologies and practices.
• Coordinates with security counterparts regarding applications for Identification Cards, when required. Coordinates and process required clearance documents for employees leaving the agency or federal service. In addition, the incumbent will assist the HR Specialist with identifying proper documentation to ensure the electronic personnel file is current and up to date during the recruitment and onboarding process. Quality review team will review for accuracy. Responsible for any onboarding scanning requirements during initial employment process. Responds to applicant inquiries regarding procedures for completing applications, status of job announcements, hiring procedures, and competencies needed to fulfill a position's major duties and/or requirements, etc. Assists specialists by maintaining automated databases in order to track information and extract data used to generate documents, records, and reports.
• Reviews and prepares correspondence and provide a variety of information as appropriate. Uses word processing and/or other office automation equipment and various software programs to create, copy, edit, store, retrieve and print a variety of documents; produce correspondence, memoranda, directives, forms reports; create or maintain spreadsheets or databases, etc. Employee works from rough drafts, documents, written instructions or brief oral statements.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of information, spelling, grammar construction, punctuation and presence of necessary enclosures. Adheres to regulations or agency policy concerning access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive data which must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statues and policy and VHA policy.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment & Placement)/PD99947S
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.

Starting at $40,890 Per Year (GS 5-7)

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

SLRP:
This occupational series is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). Participants must sign a service agreement and maintain an acceptable level of performance to remain eligible for this program.

Duties:
- The incumbent provides a wide range of general office support for the Strategic Business Office and Worklife Benefits Shared Service Unit including answering calls, welcoming visitors, responding to questions, complaints, problems or situations, and providing explanations of HR policy in WLB. The incumbent identifies relevant facts and issues, analyzes individual circumstances, interprets data to determine facts surrounding required actions, determines relevant guidance and procedures, prepares reports and recommends appropriate actions commensurate with assignment. The incumbent conducts regulatory research to provide a thorough response. Assists HR Specialists on special projects by gathering and organizing data, identifying issues and discrepancies, formatting material, and recommending improvements and solutions. Develops presentations, reports and analyses, as needed.
- Answers questions and/or provides completed forms concerning personnel actions and processing. Provides advice on using TSP and My-Pay websites. Audits e-OPFs in accordance with regulation, to ensure the contents of the e-OPFs are valid.
- The incumbent maintains and updates a variety of computerized databases, maintains statistical data necessary to comply with the reporting requirements of the Network/VACO, records and gathers data and prepares reports.
- Provides support to current staff and prospective staff responsible for starting, stopping or changing employee benefits upon request. Incumbent supports the work-life programs within HR including; Compressed Work Schedules, Telework program, Disabled Veteran Leave, Child Care Subsidy and Transit Benefits. Responsible for reviewing and routing all requests for work/life benefits submitted to HR; serves as a point of contact for medical centers and other facilities and provides information regarding the work/life programs.
-Attends health benefit carrier enrollment fairs to assist with open season.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level, GS-07, 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.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Assistant Total Rewards
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Compressed/Flexible: At supervisor's discretion.
Telework: ADHOC-May be authorized (Employees who Telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement).
Virtual/Remote: This is not a virtual/remote position.
Position Description Title/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Employee Relations/Employee Benefits)/PD99936S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Physical Requirements: No special physical exertion is required. The work is primarily performed while sitting, although some work may require periods of standing. The regular and recurring work of the position involves sitting at a desk, conferences, meetings, etc., and occasional visits to activity work sites. Occasional use of automobile and public conveyances may be required.
Critical Skills Incentive: This occupation is currently approved for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive through 10/7/2023. Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI for a pro-rated amount if onboard prior to the CSI expiration date. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $37,900 Per Year (GS 5-7)

The duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical guidance, information, and assistance for a variety of Employee Relations programs such as disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals, complaints, and drug testing.
• Controls and responds to incoming and outgoing correspondence, determining priority, establishing suspense dates as required, referring to a supervisor or appropriate co-worker, and following-up to ensure suspense is met.
• Respond to a variety of inquiries regarding program policy and procedures.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, forms, and other documents required to complete actions.
• Resolve issues that can be satisfied by an explanation of personnel polices and refer significant problems to the appropriate HR Specialist in these program areas.
• Provide information and assistance to employees and supervisors based on interpretation of rules and regulations to sometimes defensive or non-understanding groups.
• Maintains and updates variety of computerized databases, maintains statistical data necessary to comply with the reporting requirements of the Network/VACO.
• Evaluates sensitive issues and counsels employees on the requirements and repercussions 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: Administrative Day Tour, Monday - Friday
Compressed/Flexible: At supervisory discretion
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (ER/LR)/PD99978S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $37,696 Per Year (GS 5-7)