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Human Resource Assistant 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Executive Offices

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$45,907 - $69,203

per year

Closes

February 5, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working in a customer service role at a state HR center, where you'll help employees with questions about benefits like health insurance and retirement plans, and guide them through online tools for updates.

It's perfect for someone who enjoys talking to people, solving problems quickly, and working in a busy team setting.

Good fits are organized communicators with some office or HR experience who want to support public employees.

Key Requirements

  • One year as a Human Resource Assistant 1 or equivalent federal role
  • One year of clerical experience plus one year of entry-level paraprofessional HR or equal opportunity work
  • Equivalent combination of relevant experience and training
  • Strong communication skills for handling customer inquiries and providing education
  • Ability to use knowledge base, case management tools, and online HR systems
  • Pennsylvania residency requirement
  • Reliable high-speed internet for part-time telework from an approved PA location

Full Job Description

YOU matter to us! If you are looking to join a team of people motivated to make a difference - you have found us! The Human Resource (HR) Service Center, Employee Services Division provides extraordinary service to commonwealth employees by assisting them with benefits questions and helping them make data changes. If you are an excellent communicator with a desire to provide outstanding customer service, consider joining us as a Human Resource Assistant 2. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-oriented working environment, we have the perfect opportunity for you!


Requirements

As a Human Resource Assistant 2, you will serve as a customer contact in a service center environment utilizing knowledge base and case management tools to assist customers in completing their human resource transactions, benefits, and information services. You will be responsible for interacting with customers as you provide answers to questions relating to employee benefits and services including, but not limited to, enrollments and life status changes involving medical, dental, vision, deferred comp, DCAP, and voluntary benefits programs. Work also involves providing limited technical assistance in the use of ESS and the Financial Disclosure Application, as well as limited technical assistance in the completion of on-line forms. Effective communication is essential in this position as you will be handling customer inquiries and educating them on the use of the Employee Resource Center (ERC).

Join our team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to employees across the Commonwealth!

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


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office one day per month, or as needed.

    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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • 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.


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.

  • Veterans:

    • 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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

    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

    The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

    The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

    All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

    Additional Information

    • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
    • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
    • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
    • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
      • your score may be lower than deserved.
      • you may be disqualified.
    • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
    • Your results will be provided via email.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 1/22/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/22/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-pabureau-5203065