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Talent Management/Acquisition Analyst Trainee - Administration and Management Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Executive Offices

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$45,907 - $69,203

per year

Closes

April 13, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level trainee position in Pennsylvania's government helps you learn human resources by supporting talent management and hiring processes for state agencies.

You'll assist with tasks like assessing staffing needs, creating job descriptions, and providing guidance to managers on HR topics while building relationships with professionals.

It's ideal for recent graduates or those new to HR who want hands-on training in a supportive team environment.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience and training)
  • Within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree
  • Ability to assist in talent management functions, including hiring processes and position descriptions
  • Skills in providing technical guidance and customer service to managers and supervisors
  • Proficiency in preparing correspondence and reports related to HR activities
  • Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with executives, managers, and HR professionals
  • Full-time availability for 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM schedule, with potential part-time telework up to three days per week

Full Job Description

Are you interested in beginning a human resource career?

The Office of Administration, Human Resource Office - Department of Labor & Industry and Department of Banking & Securities is seeking an ambitious Talent Management/Acquisition Analyst Trainee (Administration and Management Trainee) to join their dynamic team of professionals.

In this important role, you will have the opportunity to perform work assignments designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of Talent Management while making meaningful contributions to the work of the Delivery Center.

Apply today and achieve your goals with us!


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Requirements

As a Talent Management/Acquisition Analyst Trainee in this 12-month training program, you will learn the duties of this position while gaining valuable skills and experience.

Your training will include both on-the-job and formal training in assisting higher-level human resource professionals with Talent Management functions.

You can expect to assist in providing technical guidance and customer service to managers and supervisors regarding talent management topics.

This position assists with assessing hiring needs, implementing the hiring process for filling vacant positions and creating and updating position descriptions.

Work includes preparing correspondence and reports related to talent management activities for client agencies.

You will have the opportunity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency executives, program managers, and HR professionals to collaborate on the resolution of HR issues.

Apply today and help us build and maintain a strong workforce in Pennsylvania!


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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to three days per week.

    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:

  • 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 three 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 responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

    Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.


    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: 3/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/30/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-pabureau-5282164