Part-Time Human Resources Assistant
The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL
•Hybrid
About The Position
We are searching for a self-disciplined, highly motivated, and customer service-oriented individual to join the Human Resources Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This role will be a mixture of day-to-day responsibilities, as well as special projects, in a fast-paced, confidential environment. Working hours will average approximately 20 hours/week, Monday through Friday, during regular business hours. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Proven success in an office environment, where various forms of communication and organizational skills were crucial to be effective
- Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive information
- Previous success prioritizing tasks, resolving routine issues, and working effectively both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated skill in proofreading and ensuring high‑quality, error‑free work
- Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Human resources or talent acquisition environment
- Atlassian Confluence and Jira, or other collaboration/ project management/ tracking software
- Workday or other human capital management systems
Responsibilities
- Perform general administrative tasks, to include: greet visitors and answer phone and emails, provide directions or information, and address routine inquiries; distribute incoming mail, documents, awards, and supplies; and maintain office files and office supplies inventory
- Generate and review reports and spreadsheets; proofread documents for accuracy; create and send routine memos and letters from established templates; update data and track changes
- Support meeting, event, and onboarding coordination by organizing schedules and locations, sending reminders, and managing follow‑up actions
- Assist with routine travel arrangements and expense reports
- Assist with various human resource and talent acquisition related projects
Benefits
- Background checks/clearances
- Pre-employment drug screen
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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