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Human Resources Assistant
A human resources assistant provides administrative support to an HR department, handling tasks like onboarding new hires, maintaining employee records, and updating information in HRIS systems. They rely heavily on Microsoft Office for correspondence, scheduling, and reporting, and need strong communication and recordkeeping skills to interact with employees and managers professionally. This is typically an entry-level HR role that serves as a stepping stone toward specialist or generalist HR positions.
How much does a Human Resources Assistant make?
Too few Human Resources Assistant postings state pay to publish a median yet: 4 of 4 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Human Resources Assistant roles?
4 open Human Resources Assistant roles from 3 employers.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Human Resources Assistant in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open Human Resources Assistant roles (4)
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
Air Mobility Command
Scott AFB, Illinois · $51,740 – $67,264
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Human Resources Assistant (NAF/Developmental) NF-02/03
US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
Fort Carson, Colorado · $37,738 – $57,357
A human resources support role within a military nonappropriated fund office that handles recruitment logistics, staffing coordination, and candidate screening. This position suits someone with clerical or HR experience who is comfortable managing personnel systems and working through the military hiring process.
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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT/O/A)
Air Combat Command
Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina · $52,693 – $68,502
This federal HR role supports military installation personnel operations by processing recruitment, managing placement programs, and maintaining employment records across multiple automated systems. It suits candidates with clerical or HR experience who are comfortable with federal hiring procedures and government database management.
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Human Resources Assistant (Classification)
US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
Full-time · Rock Island, IL · $41,386 – $66,647
This federal HR role involves classifying civilian positions, analyzing job duties against standards, and maintaining personnel records within the Defense Health Agency. It suits people interested in government human resources work who can handle detailed administrative analysis and have experience with federal systems.
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Where Human Resources Assistants commonly go next: Benefits Analyst, Equal Opportunity Representative, HR Recruiter, HRIS Specialist, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources Specialist, Learning and Development Specialist.
Operations Support Specialist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rockville, IN · $50,460 – $80,243
This is a federal operations support role focused on human resources administration, including personnel coordination, training management, and employee benefits support within a military operations division. It suits candidates with experience in HR processes, federal systems, and administrative coordination who want to advance in government service.
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HR SPECIALIST (MILITARY)
Air National Guard Units
Full-time · Kingsley Field, Oregon · $61,722 – $80,243
This GS-9 position manages a small human resources team within an Air Force National Guard wing, handling personnel administration, policy compliance, and specialized functions like deployment readiness and travel management. It suits experienced HR professionals seeking a federal role with supervisory responsibilities in a military context.
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Lead Human Resources Specialist - CCU
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $106,437 – $138,370
This role leads a team of HR classification specialists within the VA health system, overseeing their work on position classification, compliance with federal regulations, and coordination with facility management. It suits experienced federal HR professionals who have managed teams and understand government classification standards.
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Human Resources Specialist (ER/LR)
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
Washington, District of Columbia; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $102,415 – $158,322
A federal HR specialist advising management on employee relations, labor relations, and disciplinary matters, including crafting legally compliant action notices and representing the agency in grievance and appeal proceedings. Suited for HR professionals with deep knowledge of federal employment law and experience navigating union agreements and dispute resolution.
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HR ASST (MIL)
Army National Guard Units
Full-time · Camp Dodge Military Reservation, Iowa · $50,869 – $66,132
This is a civilian HR specialist role supporting the Iowa Army National Guard, focused on reviewing military personnel actions, casualty assistance, and funeral honors coordination. The position suits someone with military HR or administrative background who can handle sensitive cases affecting service members' careers and benefits.
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Human Resource Specialist (Employee Benefits)
US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
Fayetteville, NC · $89,508 – $128,350
This is a senior federal benefits specialist role within the Army, advising military and civilian personnel on retirement plans, disability coverage, and health insurance entitlements under OPM and DoD regulations. The position suits experienced HR professionals with deep knowledge of federal benefits systems and the ability to handle complex, legally sensitive cases.
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Human Resources Specialist
Smithsonian Institution
Cambridge, MA · $101,375 – $131,790
This federal human resources role manages recruitment, employee relations, position classification, and visa processing for the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. It suits experienced HR professionals comfortable advising managers on complex staffing decisions and regulatory compliance.
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Human Resources Generalist
Maui Jim
Peoria, Il
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Benefits Analyst
Carter's
Atlanta, GA
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Human Resources Generalist
NVIDIA
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SECURITY ASSISTANT
Air Mobility Command
Travis Afb, CA · $50,925 – $66,203
This federal clerical role supports military security operations by maintaining incident reports, tickets, and other security data in the Security Forces Management Information System. It suits candidates with administrative experience, familiarity with security procedures, and the ability to organize and track multiple documentation types accurately.
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Immigration Services Assistant (Office Automation)
Citizenship and Immigration Services
Full-time · Des Moines, IA · $41,066 – $66,132
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FACILITY COORDINATOR
Air Force Materiel Command
Hanscom Afb, MA · $46,137 – $74,297
This role manages day-to-day operations and scheduling for a military conference center and commons facility, handling reservations, event logistics, administrative support, and coordination with leadership. It suits someone with administrative experience who can manage calendars, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and support facility operations in a structured environment.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (OA)
Naval Education and Training Command
Great Lakes, IL · $45,538 – $59,200
This is an administrative support role in a military training environment where you'll manage records, track leave, process personnel documents, and provide clerical services to keep the office running smoothly. It suits someone with solid computer skills and experience handling office systems, working well with people, and managing detailed administrative tasks.
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Administrative Support Assistant (OA)
National Park Service
Full-time · Sequoia National Park, CA · $45,638 – $65,930
You'll handle budget management, timekeeping, and administrative coordination for the superintendent's office at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The role supports the park's operations through financial tracking, HR assistance, scheduling, and document management.
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Executive Assistant
Juniper Networks
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Executive Assistant
Gordon Food Service
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Program Support Assistant (OA)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · New York, NY · $53,512 – $69,565
A government administrative role supporting clinical operations at a VA medical center in Brooklyn, managing schedules, correspondence, and office operations for a healthcare service. This is an in-person position suited to someone organized and comfortable with standard office software and medical center environments.
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Executive Assistant
Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time · Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
This role supports a senior executive leader within a federal agency's operations office, handling strategic coordination, policy analysis, and cross-functional project management. It suits someone with substantial experience managing complex organizational issues and serving in a high-level advisory capacity to government leadership.
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Student Trainee
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Internship · Santa Ana, CA · $18 / hour
This is a student internship with the U.S. Attorney's Office providing general administrative support to legal and technical staff while gaining work experience during your studies. The role suits current students pursuing an accredited degree or certificate who are U.S. citizens and interested in federal government work.
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