Human Resources Clerk at U.S .Department of State

Duties

• This position is responsible for providing administrative support and ensuring the correct handling of personnel-related documentation, as well as providing office management support to the following employees: the Senior HR Assistant (Payroll team lead), Benefits Coordinator, Post Classification Advisor, as well as the Payroll liaison.

In addition to handling paper flow, preparing routine documents, and ensuring that information is properly stored in personnel eOPFs.

• Acts as back-up to the HR Clerks during their absences
• Assists the HR office as necessary. 

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• EXPERIENCE: Minimum one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in administrative or clerical field is required.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: 

• Good working knowledge in reading, writing and speaking in English is required. (This may be tested)
• In addition, a good working knowledge in reading, writing and speaking in any other local South African language is required. (This may be tested)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook, and Internet).
• Ability to work on Overseas Personnel System (OPS).
• Good typing/keyboard skills with speed and accuracy (not less than 45WPM).
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills to manage in-person and telephone contacts.
• Must be organized, diligent and able to work under pressure.
• Good interpersonal relationships are required.