What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Assistant 2 - Warren State Hospital position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
Are you eager to take your human resource (HR) career up a notch? Join the dedicated team of professionals at Warren State Hospital HR Department as a Human Resource Assistant 2. Working with the HR Field Operations Division within the Human Services HR Office, you will have the opportunity to support multiple human resource functions for the facility. If you are ready to move your HR career forward with this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As Human Resource Assistant 2, your work will focus on employee relations and hiring for Warren State Hospital. Duties of this position include managing the disciplinary process for time and attendance issues, recommending appropriate discipline level to management, and maintaining comprehensive tracking of employee discipline. You can expect to manage the employee performance review (EPR) process, monitor probationary periods to ensure ratings are completed in accordance with required time frames, and manage the annuitant process to hire retired employees for temporary positions. This position coordinates and schedules labor management meetings, communicates with unions and local management staff and attends meetings. You will have the opportunity to provide support to HR Analysts and may provide technical guidance to local supervisors regarding posting requirements and other areas of the hiring process.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Are you eager to take your human resource (HR) career up a notch? Join the dedicated team of professionals at Warren State Hospital HR Department as a Human Resource Assistant 2. Working with the HR Field Operations Division within the Human Services HR Office, you will have the opportunity to support multiple human resource functions for the facility. If you are ready to move your HR career forward with this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As Human Resource Assistant 2, your work will focus on employee relations and hiring for Warren State Hospital. Duties of this position include managing the disciplinary process for time and attendance issues, recommending appropriate discipline level to management, and maintaining comprehensive tracking of employee discipline. You can expect to manage the employee performance review (EPR) process, monitor probationary periods to ensure ratings are completed in accordance with required time frames, and manage the annuitant process to hire retired employees for temporary positions. This position coordinates and schedules labor management meetings, communicates with unions and local management staff and attends meetings. You will have the opportunity to provide support to HR Analysts and may provide technical guidance to local supervisors regarding posting requirements and other areas of the hiring process.
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. 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 at Warren State Hospital. 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
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.
- 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.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
- You must pass a background investigation.
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
- 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.
- 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.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
EXAMINATION 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.