Human Resources Assistant (Support)

Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Organization: U.S. Mission in Tegucigalpa

Announcement Number: TEGUCIGALPA-2026-09

Closing Date: 4/29/2026

Position Summary

• Manages or assists with a variety of human resources functions at post including Locally Employed (LE) Staff services and American personnel services. Duties include preparing personnel actions, performance management, training coordination, recruitment support, benefits administration, and awards program coordination.

Required Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in human resources or administrative field is required.

Education:

Completion of two years of general college studies is required.

Language Skills:

English: Good Working Knowledge (Reading/Writing/Speaking) - may be tested

Spanish: Good Working Knowledge (Reading/Writing/Speaking) - may be tested

Job Knowledge: Good knowledge of human resources functions, local labor and social security laws, and prevailing practices as they apply to compensation, retirement, medical benefits, and other phases of personnel management is required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills for in-person and telephone contacts.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and keyboarding skills required.

Benefits

• Private Health and Life insurance
• Approximately 20 U.S. and Honduran holidays per year
• 14 days of vacation per year (increases progressively)
• Performance-based annual reward
• USD Retirement Fund affiliation
• Thirteenth and Fourteenth Month Bonus
• Vacation Bonus
• Biweekly pay (26 pay periods per year)
• Training opportunities, including potential international travel

How to Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted through the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) to be considered.

Visit: https://hn.usembassy.gov/jobs/

Application Deadline: 4/29/2026

Required Documents:

• University transcripts, or documentation of the highest educational level you have completed
• Residency/Work Permit (if applicable)
• Additional documents may be required for Eligible Family Members

Equal Opportunity Employer

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.