Human Resource Assistant

THE POSITION

If you are detail oriented and interested in growing your human resource career, this is the opportunity for you! As a Human Resource (HR) Assistant 2, you will have the opportunity to utilize your specialized skillset to coordinate employee programs and support a variety of HR related tasks within the Department of Health Human Resource Office. Apply today to unlock your career potential with our dedicated team of professionals!

We are looking for an HR Assistant 2 who thrives behind the scenes ensuring programs run smoothly and requests move forward efficiently. This position is responsible for managing and facilitating a variety of administrative duties in support of the operational activities of the Department of Health Human Resource Office. If you enjoy connecting the dots and managing priorities, this role is for you.

You will review and analyze incoming role requests to ensure they align with workforce needs; coordinate and support the EPR program for the Department—keeping timelines, documentation, and communications on track; and shepherd annuitant requests from program offices with precision! If you are looking to be a key contributor to an impactful HR program—apply today!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• One year as a Human Resource Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of clerical or other comparable experience and one year of beginning level paraprofessional human resource or equal opportunity work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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