Human Resource Assistant - Allegheny County Assistance Office

Position: Human Resource Assistant 1 - Allegheny County Assistance Office Human Resource Assistant 1 - Allegheny County Assistance Office Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your organizational and customer service skills? Do you enjoy working with people and making a difference in a busy environment by performing a variety of support functions? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Allegheny County Assistance Office (CAO) is seeking a dedicated Human Resource (HR) Assistant 1. Our team provides a variety of human resource services that help maintain operational efficiency and productive workflows. Now is your chance to expand your clerical knowledge and start a rewarding career! Apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK: As a Human Resource Assistant 1, you will work in the Field Operations Division assisting the Allegheny CAO and Customer Service Center (CSC) with a variety of tasks that support over 600 employees. You will monitor performance management and timely evaluations, maintain accurate seniority lists, and process employee transactions including new hires, probations, and reclassifications. You will also maintain personnel file management, complete pre-employment background checks, and create employee badges. This role requires excellent communication skills to provide guidance to supervisors and employees who require assistance navigating HR systems. In addition, you will ensure all positions have current position descriptions, compose correspondence, and attend labor management and other meetings to take and transcribe minutes as needed. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week • Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week after 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 in Allegheny County. 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 Required Experience, Training & Eligibility QUALIFICATIONS • One year of clerical or other comparable experience which involved obtaining, providing, and evaluating information in accordance with established standards; or • An equivalent combination of experience and training. 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. Legal Requirements • A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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… Apply tot his job