Announcement Number: ASHGABAT-2026-035T

Hiring Agency: US Embassy in Turkmenistan

Position Title: HR Assistant (LE Staff Services & USDH Services) - Open to All Interested/ All Sources

Open Period: 09/09/2026 - 09/16/2026

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+5

Series/Grade: LE - 0305 7/8

Salary: USD $19,645 /Per Year

Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours/week

Promotion Potential: LE-8

Administrative Duties

Maintains paper and electronic Official Personnel Files (OPFs) in compliance with U.S. Government (USG) record retention and destruction guidelines. Ensures records are accurate, up-to-date, and securely stored. Assists the HR team with various projects as needed, such as audits, compliance reviews, or special initiatives. Regularly contributes to the development and improvement of HR policies and practices. Provides input and support to colleagues to ensure the delivery of high-quality HR services that align with mission goals and local labor laws.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 1 month (2 weeks preferred) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Evaluations:

• All candidates will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
• All candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• All candidates must complete the ERA application form and provide the required documents.  The application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.

Qualifications:

Experience & Education:

Trainee Grade, FSN-07

• Education: Completion of at least two years of full-time post-secondary study is required.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in personnel, operations, workforce, or office/administrative work in a customer-service environment, including compensation & benefits, payroll processing, information systems, personnel records, or HR advisory services.

Full Grade, FSN-08

• Education: Completion of at least two years of full-time post-secondary study is required.
• Experience: At least two (3) years of human resources experience is required.
• Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language:

• English: Level 4 (Fluent); Written/Speaking/Reading is required. This may be tested.
• Turkmen: Level 4 (Fluent); Written/Speaking/Reading is required. This may be tested.
• Russian: Level 4 (Fluent); Written/Speaking/Reading is required. This may be tested.

Job Knowledge:

Good working knowledge of local labor and social security laws as well as current practices and customs as they apply to benefits, retirement, compensation, recruitment, or other phases of personnel management is required. Must have knowledge of Human Resources practices, including benefits, retirement, compensation and/or recruitment.

Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet, is essential. Ability to understand and apply complex mathematical formulas to prepare statistical and analytical reports for data analysis is required. Strong writing skills are necessary for drafting and updating detailed reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence. Must be able to understand and interpret complex regulations. Training, presenting, briefing, and influencing skills are required. Must have excellent customer service and communication skills to manage in-person and telephone interactions. Must be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working effectively under pressure. Strong interpersonal skills are also required.

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