What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Assistant - Recruiting position at Veterans Canteen Service Career Center?
Salary $49,364
This position closes on 5/14/2026
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OVERVIEW:
Looking for a better work-life balance? Join an amazing organization that puts Veterans first for an amazing career!
Since 1946, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) has delivered the VCS benefits to millions of Veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare system, the largest Healthcare system in the United States. VCS is a program office in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) that is Veteran-facing, providing America’s Veterans enrolled in VA’s Health Care System, their families, caregivers, and VA employees, with reasonably priced merchandise and services essential to their comfort and well-being.
The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Human Resource Assistant. In this role, you will collaborate with the HR Specialist and support the Employee and Labor Relations (ER/LR) section within the Human Resources department.
DUTIES:
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Job Postings & Advertising: Support the HR team by posting job openings and managing recruitment ads across various platforms.
Applicant Tracking & Data Management: Maintain and update job openings in the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure accuracy.
Hiring Manager Support: Assist managers with recruiting tools and processes to streamline hiring efforts.
Career Fairs & Recruiting Events: Coordinate and participate in job fairs and other hiring events to attract top talent.
Background Checks & Verification: Handle administrative tasks, including background checks and reference verifications.
Reports & Presentations: Create reports, letters, and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Additional Responsibilities & Flexibility: Perform and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.
VCS offers competitive benefits, including:
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Childcare Subsidy Program.
- No nights.
- Major Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance & Life Insurance.
- Vacation & Sick Leave to include 11 (paid) Federal Holidays.
- Federal Retirement, Pension.
- Public Transportation Benefits (Bus Pass).
- Visit us at https://www.vacanteen.va.gov/ for more information about the Veterans Canteen Service.
Salary : $49,364