(DOE-035-26) Personnel Trainee

New Jersey Department of Education; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Health and Life Insurance

PSLF

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

13 paid holidays

Benefit Leave

Telework

Alternate Work Week Program

Job summary

New Jersey Department of Education is seeking a Personnel Trainee to receive on-the-job training in government personnel practices within the Division of Administrative Services, Office of Human Resources. The role focuses on HR duties across leaves of absence, payroll, workers' compensation, and benefits programs.

Open to candidates with a bachelor's degree or four years of relevant professional experience; completion of 12 months of training leads to advancement to Personnel Assistant 4, per

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience relevant to the position.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Professional experience refers to analytical, evaluative, and interpretive work.

Responsibilities

• On-the-job training in government personnel practices and procedures.
• Assist with leaves of absence, payroll processing, workers' compensation, and employee benefit programs.
• Perform routine HR tasks under supervision.

Skills

Professional experience

4 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Notice of Vacancy

Reference Number: DOE-035-26

Title: Personnel Trainee

Range/Title Code: P95/63250

Salary: $55,690.52

Position Number: 047135

Issue Date: October 6, 2026

Closing Date: October 20, 2026

Core Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Location: Trenton, New Jersey

Division: Division of Administrative Services, Office of Human Resources

Description

Under close supervision of a supervisor in the Office of Human Resources, as a trainee and productive worker in a state department, institution, or agency, receives on-the-job training in government personnel practices and procedures and application; performs routine work that will provide practical personnel experience; and performs other related work as required.

The position is located within the Benefits and Compensation Unit and involves a broad range of human resources responsibilities, including the administration of leaves of absence, payroll processing, workers' compensation, and employee benefit programs, as well as other related HR functions as required.

Education/Experience

Note: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.

Note: Please refer to the Advancement section located at the bottom of this title specification for a comprehensive list of approved journeyman titles connected to this trainee title. Experience must be related to the journeyman title associated with the position.

or

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Note: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

Advancement: Appointees who successfully complete the twelve (12) month training period will be eligible for advancement to the following title under Civil Service Commission procedures: Personnel Assistant 4. The inability of an employee in this trainee title to attain a level of performance warranting advancement to the title listed above shall be considered as cause for separation.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification or a higher-level HR certification, such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR.

Employee Benefits

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework*
• Alternate Work Week Program*

*Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

Open to the Following

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.

Applicants must meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. You may access the job specification through the Civil Service Commission’s website info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/63250.htm.

Authorization to Work

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: [e-mail], or call the Civil Service Commission at (609)-292-4144, option 3.

EOE/AA Statement

The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Aff