The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is NASA’s science operations center for missions including the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes. They are seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join their Benefits Team, focusing on processing benefits administration changes and managing data inputs into HRIS systems.
Responsibilities
- Processing benefit administration changes: enrollments, life events, retirements, COBRA, and compliance tracking
- Inputting employee data into HRIS system: new hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, and data integrity
- Vendor and payroll coordination: managing invoices, file transfers, and reconciliations with accuracy
- Strong attention to detail in all data entry, reporting, and benefits-related processes
- Employee support: onboarding, recognition programs, service awards, and leave administration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with employees, managers, vendors, and payroll
- Collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork and problem-solving
- Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive employee situations with discretion
Skills
- 1-2 years of experience performing HR operations, benefits support or business administration
- Experience handling accounting-related tasks, data entry, vendor invoices, reconciliations, or payroll reporting
- Proficient with MS Office
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Strong attention to detail in all data entry, reporting, and benefits-related processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with employees, managers, vendors, and payroll
- Collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork and problem-solving
- Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive employee situations with discretion
- Experience supporting employees and providing customer service
- Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (UKG preferred) and payroll processes a plus
- HR or Business-related coursework a plus
Benefits
- Free parking
- Comprehensive benefits
Company Overview
Space Telescope Science Institute is a company focused on technology and implementation of long range telescopes. It was founded in 1981, and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.stsci.edu/portal.