Human Resource Assistant 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Blair County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resource Assistant 1 provides administrative and clerical support for a wide range of human resource functions at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The position assists staff, applicants, and supervisors by managing HR processes and providing information, supporting a well-organized environment for staff, veterans, and their spouses.

The role supports recruitment by preparing vacancy postings, verifying certifications, scheduling interviews, and maintaining recruitment records. It greets visitors, answers questions, provides forms, and guides applicants through required steps. It also inputs work-related injury claims, tracks documentation, and coordinates claims calls with staff; assists with new employee onboarding and required testing; responds to routine HR questions; maintains electronic personnel files and controls access; and performs general clerical duties such as preparing documents, processing mail, and answering telephones.

This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available.

Requirements

• One year of clerical or comparable experience involving obtaining, providing, and evaluating information in accordance with established standards, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer requires a medical examination.
• A conditional offer requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police and FBI clearances.
• Applicants claiming education in supplemental application answers must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed