Human Resources Assistant

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Enterprise, AL, USA
In-Office
21-21 Hourly
Entry level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
The HR Assistant performs administrative tasks for HR operations, including payroll, onboarding, leave tracking, and employee queries. They maintain records and support other HR activities.
Summary Generated by Built In

Amentum is currently seeking candidates for the position of Clerk/ Human Resources Assistant working with the Rotary Wing Flight Training Contract at Fort Rucker, Alabama. This position will support Human Resources operations and will provide broad administrative support that requires performance of standard and advanced administrative duties requiring considerable understanding and application of organization policies and practices.

The HR Assistant provides administrative support in payroll, new hire onboarding, I-9 documentation, terminations, leave tracking, reporting & documentation, responding to basic employee questions, and other administrative tasks in support of Human Resources.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Monitors time and attendance records and performs time edits in the payroll system as needed
  • Creates payroll reports and performs payroll audits Perform onboarding, orientation, and new hire processing.
  • Monitors and maintains Family Medical Leave Act cases, other Leave of Absence requests,
  • Maintains centralized electronic files on each Leave of Absence case and documentation
  • Prepares and proofreads correspondence as requested
  • Creates and maintains word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, and/or other software files and information
  • Maintain confidential information and records
  • Screens and directs incoming telephone calls. Perform data entry, word processing, spreadsheet, and data base work
  • Maintain correspondence, forms, listings, files, reports, and automated personnel records and information.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalency
  • Ability to obtain and maintain access to Fort Rucker and government network (Common Access Card)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft office professional software and ability to easily adapt to new systems. Experience in employment, on-boarding processes, E-Verify, timekeeping administration, benefits administration, FMLA administration, employee records management
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform complex data entry at an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
  • A strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Ability to establish a high level of trust and credibility in the organization; confidentiality and discretion are essential
  • Excellent verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with others, possessing tact and discretion and demonstrate a high level of confidentiality in all matters Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint or other web-based time collection systems and/or WorkDay or other HRIS systems is preferred

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Work location is on the third floor of a of government building with no elevator. Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting up to 15 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizational skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. Using stairs to transport supplies to the second and third floor of government buildings with no elevator.

       

Compensation Details:

$21.00

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

05/07/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, 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.

Skills Required

  • High School diploma or equivalency
  • Ability to obtain and maintain access to Fort Rucker and government network
  • Proficiency with Microsoft office professional software
  • Experience in employment onboarding processes
  • Ability to perform complex data entry at an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Work knowledge of Deltek Costpoint or WorkDay or other HRIS systems

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Germantown, MD
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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