HR Assistant I — Support & Onboarding at Veterans Home

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Duncansville (Blair County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home, seeks a Human Resource Assistant 1 to support a range of HR processes, guide applicants, and assist employees. Responsibilities include recruitment support, visitor/applicant assistance, claims processing, onboarding, records management, and general clerical tasks.

The role requires one year of clerical experience or an equivalent combination of training, and PA residency.

Qualifications

• One year of clerical or other comparable experience which involved obtaining, providing, and evaluating information in accordance with established standards
• An equivalent combination of experience and training
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• A conditional offer of employment will require medical examination and satisfactory criminal history reports

Responsibilities

• Recruitment Support: Prepare vacancy postings, verify certifications, schedule interviews, and maintain recruitment records
• Visitor and Applicant Support: Greet visitors, answer questions, provide forms, and guide applicants through required steps
• Claims Processing: Input work‑related injury claims, track documentation, and coordinate claims calls with staff
• Employee Support: Assist with new employee onboarding, schedule required testing, and respond to routine HR questions
• Record Management: Maintain electronic personnel files, control access, and keep records organized and up to date
• Clerical Tasks: Prepare documents, process mail, answer telephones, and support general HR office operations

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home, seeks a Human Resource Assistant 1 to support a range of HR processes, guide applicants, and assist employees. Responsibilities include recruitment support, visitor/applicant assistance, claims processing, onboarding, records management, and general clerical tasks.

The role requires one year of clerical experience or an equivalent combination of training, and PA residency.