Human Resources Assistant

About Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA) and 5Star Life

In 1947, AFBA emerged from the basement of the Pentagon to solve a critical need in support of the military. More than 75 years later, our commitment to those who serve and to solving their unique problems remains core to everything we do. Founded to provide military members with a death benefit no one else would, we continue to embrace our mission and deliver benefits tailored to the real-life needs of all who serve today, including active duty, National Guard, and first responders. Providing protection to those who go in harm’s way, we ensure survivor and other benefits are available to all who serve, defend, and protect our great nation, no matter what. 5Star Life Insurance Company was founded in service and carry that mission today by committing to serve those who serve, from underwriting benefits for military and first responder families to providing coverage to the employees that keep our communities running. Our commitment to our communities – rather than the bottom line- drives our business.

We offer a hybrid work environment. This position is in Alexandria, VA and requires in person 3 days per week and allows for teleworking 2 days.

About the role:

The Human Resources Assistant will support our HR team in managing various administrative tasks in the following areas:

1. Recruitment & Onboarding Support
2. Employee Records Management
3. Event Coordination & Administration
4. General Administrative Support
5. Employee Offboarding

Who we're looking for:

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and have a proactive attitude to help with day-to-day HR activities. This position will involve a wide range of tasks including recruitment support, event preparation, files management, and other HR-related activities. Position ensures all employee information is handled in compliance with confidentiality protocols and will adhere to company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree in human resources or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.
• 1 year of HR administrative experience required, recruitment experience a plus
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Familiarity with HR software (e.g., ADP) is a plus.

Benefits we offer:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• 401k plan with generous employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays (12)
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Pn-site gym and locker rooms (Alexandria, VA office only)
• Friendly, collaborative culture

Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, gender identities, marital status, religions, veterans' statuses, disabilities, and any other protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity workplace, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. AFBA and 5Star Life Insurance Company endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If an applicant believes they require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, or has any questions or concerns, they should contact Human Resources (hr@afba.com). EEO is the Law (Link to external DOL site). AFBA and 5Star Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Employer.