Human Resources Assistant Job at Amentum in Las Vegas

Overview

Amentum is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support our Range and Aerial Operations in Las Vegas, Nevada. The selected candidates will provide clerical, administrative, and technical support to the Human Resources function. They will report to the HR manager and work under general supervision. Duties and responsibilities listed below are not mutually exclusive.

Compensation: Up to $25.00/hr; hourly rate to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Benefits: Amentum offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off annually, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit the careers site: www.amentumcareers.com.

Essential Responsibilities

• Handles incoming and outgoing correspondence. Opens, date stamps, and distributes incoming mail. Prepares and sends outgoing mail including benefit change information.
• Performs typing, word processing, spreadsheet, and database work. Maintains correspondence, forms, listings, files, reports, and automated personnel records and information. Reconciles data in the automated Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and other sources of employee information.
• Prepares and processes a complete range of personnel actions including hires (i.e., regular full-time, temporary, and part-time employees), rehires, terminations, transfers, pay changes, etc.
• Notifies employees when medical and dental benefits become effective and ensures that corresponding payroll deductions are made.
• Schedules pre- and post-employment drug tests.
• Provides and obtains employee information, checks references, and prepares Background Investigation paperwork.
• Orients new employees, computes statistical information, and may interview applicants. Assists in the compilation and preparation of forms, reports, and projects.
• Performs all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• High school diploma or equivalent training/experience with 3 years of related experience.
• Good communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, kneeling, standing, and walking, routinely sitting and constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, planning/organizing skills, and ability to work under deadlines.

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, or disability, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.