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Reference #: 4413046 THE POSITION Do you enjoy working independently?  Do you have a high level of attention to detail?  Do you enjoy leaving work at the end of the day and seeing exactly what you've accomplished?  The Commonwealth's HR Service Center has an exciting opportunity for an individual to perform transactional HR work in our HR and Payroll system; reviewing, analyzing and processing agency requests to hire, promote, transfer and separate employees over the course of their employee lifecycle. If you are ready to move your HR career forward with this exciting opportunity, apply today.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK This customer service-oriented position provides transactional HR support to commonwealth agencies and processing HR work requests.  Work requests are received in a queue and processed in our SAP payroll system to ensure employees are paid correctly, organizations are defined correctly in our HR systems, supervisory relationships are assigned correctly, and employee statuses are kept current.  Written and verbal communication with agency HR offices is often required to ensure timely and accurate processing of HR transactions.

Work in the HR Service Center is dynamic and fast paced.  Staff primarily telework in this division and are required to report to the Harrisburg office one day per month.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, limited term. Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. We primarily work from home and come into the office one day a month which is the second Wednesday of every month. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year of experience as a Human Resource Assistant 1; or

Two years of clerical or other comparable experience, one year of which involved performance of limited technical duties in the field of human resource work; or

An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the .  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilit es 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.

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.

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.