Human Resource Assistant

Full Job Description

Are you ready to start your human resource (HR) career? Join the Pennsylvania Treasury Department's Bureau of Human Resources, a dynamic and supportive small team where you will gain hands-on experience across a wide variety of HR functions in a professional, confidential environment. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced setting, you will collaborate and grow while building a strong foundation in HR. Apply today and become part of a team that truly values your growth and success!

The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is an independent agency led by the elected State Treasurer and one of the largest state treasuries in the country, serving as custodian of more than $150 billion. Treasury plays a critical role in state government operations, acting as the custodian, investor, and disburser of funds for nearly all state agencies. Treasury also offers a wide range of programs and services to Pennsylvania families, including the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program; the PA ABLE Savings Program for people with disabilities; and our work to return more than $4 billion of Unclaimed Property to its rightful owners. A wealth of information is available at www.patreasury.gov.

Requirements

As a Human Resource Assistant, you will play a key role in keeping our HR operations running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to emails from resource accounts and providing timely, accurate information
• Preparing and processing personnel transactions
• Scheduling interviews and coordinating with candidates and hiring managers
• Assisting with job postings and supporting talent acquisition processes
• Performing administrative tasks such as maintaining HR files, tracking information, inputting information into HR systems, and preparing reports
• Supporting onboarding and new employee orientation processes
• Providing general HR administrative support

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.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week upon successful completion of the probationary period.

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. 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 of clerical or other comparable experience and one year of beginning level paraprofessional human resource work; or
• A bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

Additional Requirements:

• You must have experience using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, web-based utilities or be willing to learn relevant software to perform job duties.
• You must possess a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently on assignments.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience managing office communications or organized documents
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information and ensuring discretion
• Experience performing administrative tasks such as scheduling or record-keeping

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume.
• 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.