Human Resource Assistant 1

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

As a Human Resource Assistant 1 with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), you will help keep daily human resource (HR) operations running with care and professionalism. You will guide applicants, assist employees, and support a wide range of important HR processes. Your work will help create a supportive and well‑organized environment for staff, veterans, and their spouses at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. This is a great opportunity to contribute each day in a role that truly supports others.

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

This position provides administrative and clerical support for a wide range of human resource functions at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. The role helps staff, applicants, and supervisors by managing HR processes and providing information. As a Human Resource Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• 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

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 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.

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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities 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.

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.

• 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.