Human Resource Assistant 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lackawanna County, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resource Assistant 1 position for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow in the human resources (HR) field. This position allows you to support staff and applicants while handling important HR tasks each day. It offers meaningful work that keeps the office running efficiently and supports those who serve our veterans and their spouses. Your organization, strong communication, and attention to detail will help the team succeed.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, provide information, and help applicants with required forms
• Assist with new employee processing, scheduling, and answering routine questions during orientation
• Arrange interviews, physicals, and other pre-employment requirements
• Input work-related injury claims and support workers compensation recordkeeping
• Manage personnel folders, upload documents, and maintain filing systems
• Generate reports and review employee information for accuracy

What This Job Offers

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