Human Resource Assistant 1 - Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, Loysville Yout
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Phila, PA, United States
THE POSITION
Are you organized, diligent with details, and interested in beginning an impactful human resource (HR) career? Apply for this HR Assistant 1 position! In this role with the Department of Human Services HR Office, Field Operations Division, you will help complete essential HR procedures and processes to support employees of the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, Loysville Youth Development Center. If you are interested in working with our dedicated HR team, you are encouraged to apply!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Human Resource Assistant 1, you will be responsible for routine HR work that is critical for maintaining employee requirements and keeping personnel records up to date. This includes coordinating employee performance management by monitoring reports to ensure that employee performance reviews are completed on time and that all documentation is uploaded to the correct Electronic Official Personnel File. You will also monitor an email resource account to help ensure that HR transactions, such as hiring new employees or extending probationary periods, are entered timely and accurately, as well as communicate with employees to help them get their clearances renewed on time.
Our team will rely on your attention to detail to help ensure all documentation from position descriptions to background checks for all current employees is up to date, recorded correctly, and available when needed. Your responsibilities will also involve tracking and verifying quality assurance and nurse certification payments, medical malpractice liability coverage, and other miscellaneous responsibilities. Learning and maintaining current knowledge of DHS policies and procedures, Administrative and Personnel Bulletins, and Management Directives is key for success in this role.
WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full-time employment
Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
Telework: Part‑time opportunity up to three days per week after successful completion of a training period. Telework requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If unable to telework, you may report to the headquarters office in Loysville.
Salary: Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases.
Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email. Check your inbox and spam/junk folders for notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
One year of clerical or comparable experience involving obtaining, providing, and evaluating information in accordance with established standards; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Must meet the PA residency requirement.
Must be able to perform essential job functions.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Must pass a background investigation.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law, requiring satisfactory criminal history reports including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
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.
VETERANS
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, visit the Pennsylvania Agency website.
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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application and all supplemental questions serves as the exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center.
Your score is based on the information you provide on your application and supplemental questions.
Your score is valid only for this specific posting.
Providing incomplete or inaccurate information may lower your score or lead to disqualification.
You may apply/test only once for this posting. Results will be communicated via email.
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Are you organized, diligent with details, and interested in beginning an impactful human resource (HR) career? Apply for this HR Assistant 1 position! In this role with the Department of Human Services HR Office, Field Operations Division, you will help complete essential HR procedures and processes to support employees of the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, Loysville Youth Development Center. If you are interested in working with our dedicated HR team, you are encouraged to apply!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Human Resource Assistant 1, you will be responsible for routine HR work that is critical for maintaining employee requirements and keeping personnel records up to date. This includes coordinating employee performance management by monitoring reports to ensure that employee performance reviews are completed on time and that all documentation is uploaded to the correct Electronic Official Personnel File. You will also monitor an email resource account to help ensure that HR transactions, such as hiring new employees or extending probationary periods, are entered timely and accurately, as well as communicate with employees to help them get their clearances renewed on time.
Our team will rely on your attention to detail to help ensure all documentation from position descriptions to background checks for all current employees is up to date, recorded correctly, and available when needed. Your responsibilities will also involve tracking and verifying quality assurance and nurse certification payments, medical malpractice liability coverage, and other miscellaneous responsibilities. Learning and maintaining current knowledge of DHS policies and procedures, Administrative and Personnel Bulletins, and Management Directives is key for success in this role.
WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full-time employment
Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
Telework: Part‑time opportunity up to three days per week after successful completion of a training period. Telework requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If unable to telework, you may report to the headquarters office in Loysville.
Salary: Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases.
Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email. Check your inbox and spam/junk folders for notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
One year of clerical or comparable experience involving obtaining, providing, and evaluating information in accordance with established standards; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Must meet the PA residency requirement.
Must be able to perform essential job functions.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Must pass a background investigation.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law, requiring satisfactory criminal history reports including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
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.
VETERANS
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, visit the Pennsylvania Agency website.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
Offers 711 for individuals with hearing and speech disabilities or other needs.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application and all supplemental questions serves as the exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center.
Your score is based on the information you provide on your application and supplemental questions.
Your score is valid only for this specific posting.
Providing incomplete or inaccurate information may lower your score or lead to disqualification.
You may apply/test only once for this posting. Results will be communicated via email.
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