What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Assistant position at Veterans Canteen Service?
Salary $48,874
This position closes on 5/4/2025
This is not a remote position.
OVERVIEW:
Looking for a better work-life balance? Join an amazing organization that puts Veteran’s first for an amazing career!
Since 1946 Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has delivered the VCS benefits to millions of Veterans enrolled in the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Healthcare system, the largest Healthcare system in the United States. VCS is a program office in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) that is Veteran facing, providing America’s Veterans enrolled in VA’s Health Care System, their families, caregivers and VA employees, reasonably priced merchandise, and services essential to their comfort and well-being.
The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Human Resource Assistant. As a Human Resources Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Recruitment and Placement Human Resource Specialists in the VCS Central Office.
DUTIES:
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following
Job Postings & Advertising: Support the HR team by posting job openings and managing recruitment ads across various platforms.
Applicant Tracking & Data Management: Maintain and update job openings in the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure accuracy and make recommendations based on the data collected.
Hiring Manager Support: Assist managers with recruiting tools and processes to streamline hiring efforts.
Career Fairs & Recruiting Events: Coordinate and participate in job fairs and other hiring events to attract top talent. Research and utilize local recruiting resources while also leveraging social media.
Background Checks & Verification: Handle administrative tasks such as background checks and reference verifications to ensure compliance and a well-coordinated hiring experience.
Reports & Presentations: Create reports, letters, and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and provide to leadership as requested.
Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.
VCS offers competitive benefits, including:
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Childcare Subsidy Program.
- No nights.
- Major Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance.
- Vacation & Sick Leave to include 11 (paid) Federal Holidays.
- Federal Retirement, Pension.
- Public Transportation Benefits (Bus Pass).
- Visit us at https://www.vacanteen.va.gov/ for more information about the Veterans Canteen Service.
Qualifications:
Experience & Qualifications: A minimum of one year of recruiting experience is required. The ideal candidate will possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the responsibilities of this role.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in operating computer systems, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Time Management & Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment. It is a requirement that all HCP receive the annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.
Salary : $48,874
