Human Resources Assistant

Overview

Human Resources Assistant

Penn State Human Resources is seeking a self-motivated, positive, customer service oriented, and quality conscious individual to join their team as a Human Resources Assistant. In this role, you will be embedded in The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State, supporting human resources operations and leading a team of administrative staff, students, and part-time employees.

ARL is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University Center of Excellence in Defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas. As a DoD-designated, U.S. Navy UARC (University Affiliated Research Center), ARL maintains a long-term strategic relationship with the U.S. Navy and provides support for the other services.

ARL is comprised of approximately 1,600 employees located at multiple locations throughout the United States.

• Interview, select, mentor, train, and direct the work of the ARL administrative staff, students, and part-time employees
• Ensure that various forms such as career progressions, reclassifications, salary changes, and security role requests in Penn State systems as well as ARL-specific systems are processed; ensuring all memos and approvals are obtained and system updates are completed accurately and within deadlines
• May assist with the onboarding process; maintain up-to-date records of actions, decisions, and time frames
• Assist the ARL Human Resources Strategic Partner and ARL Human Resources Consultants in the development of policies, procedures, programs, and surveys; collaborate with other ARL departments on various related topics
• Assist ARL employees with the completion of various forms, answering inquiries and/or referring to Penn State Human Resources Services, ensuring compliance with Penn State, ARL, state, and federal requirements
• Provide oversight and collaborate with ARL administrative staff on various ARL related events and projects
• Assist with various ongoing human resources-related projects
• Generate and review reports; update data/information and track changes

Minimum requirements
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An Associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Agility in managing multiple priorities concurrently
• Ability to resolve issues and prioritize work, both independently and as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective

• Workday or other Human Capital Management systems
• Atlassian tools Confluence and Jira or other collaboration/project management/issue tracking software
• Success in a human resources environment

Your working location will be hybrid on-site/work from home, located in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

For further information on ARL, visit our web site at the ARL page. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.