Administration and Management Trainee

THE POSITION

The Bureau of Talent Acquisition is seeking Administration and Management Trainees who are ready to learn, grow, and make an impact. This position gives you a chance to develop important administrative and technical skills while working with experienced professionals. You will be part of a team that values learning and supports your progress. This role prepares you for a rewarding career in human resources within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides guided training and real-world experience that will help you understand how state government hiring works. You will take part in structured learning and hands-on tasks that support human resource operations. As an Administration and Management Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

* Training Program:
Participate in a 12-month structured learning plan that builds administrative and technical human resource skills

* System Familiarity:
Learn the Commonwealth applicant tracking system and review or create requisitions, enter a variety of personnel transactions, and prepare monthly reports

* Posting Development:
Prepare job postings and review content to ensure accuracy and clarity

* Exam Entry:
Enter exam information and supplemental questions into the applicant tracking system

* Team

Collaboration:

Work with supervisors, hiring managers, and business partners on assigned tasks

* Clear Communication:
Provide accurate and timely updates to staff and partners

Upon successful completion of this training program, you will be promoted to a permanent Human Resource Analyst.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

* Full-time employment

* Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Work schedule may be negotiable within the organization's business hours.

* Telework:
You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days a week telework, 2 days a week in the office. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

* A bachelor's degree, including 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field; or

* An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.

* Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

* 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.

How to Apply:

* 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.

* All application materials and interview…