Reference #: 4599982THE POSITION

SERS seeks to fill our agency Time Advisor position.  Although you will be responsible for a defined set of duties, you will gain exposure to a wide array of HR functions.  This is what makes working in a small HR shop unique.  Our ideal candidate strives for accuracy, has a keen eye for details, possesses outstanding organizational skills, excels at switching between multiple tasks, provides exceptional customer service, and enjoys resolving problems.  DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs an HR Analyst 1 (Gen), you will be responsible for supervising an HR Assistant and for performing various workforce support services.  As the agency's Time Advisor, you have overall responsibility for the agency's time and attendance program.  Be advised, you will be expected to schedule your absences around the payroll processing schedule.  Additionally, you serve as the agency's Workers' Compensation Coordinator and Supplementary Employment Coordinator.  As an HR Generalist for a small HR office, you may be tasked to provide support to other HR functional areas.

Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

ABOUT SERS:Established in 1923, SERS is one of the nation's oldest retirement plans for public employees and manages the pension benefits of nearly 240,000 employees and retirees for 98 public sector employers.  In 2023, SERS paid about $3.9 billion in benefits and managed $36.4 billion in assets.  A wealth of information is available at www.SERS.pa.gov.

Our mission is to prepare our members and participants to achieve financial security in retirement.  We achieve this through focusing on our mission, acting ethically and with integrity, empowering our members, embracing innovation, fostering life work balance, modeling an inclusive and respectful workplace, valuing and developing team members, collaborating, and finding joy in our work.

SERS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified individuals to our team.  We are committed to an inclusive and respectful work environment that fosters personal and professional growth, embraces the contributions of all team members, and values diversity in people, ideas, and experiences to achieve our highest potential.

SERS is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Situated along the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg is an affordable city in which to live and is located just a few hours from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week, Monday through Friday.

Work hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with a 60-minute unpaid meal period from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Telework:  You may have the opportunity to work from home part-time (hybrid telework schedule), up to two days per week (Monday and Thursday), depending on operational needs and progress in learning assigned tasks.  In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania; otherwise, you must work on-site at the work location specified in this job posting.

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.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year of experience in the performance of technical human resource duties; and a bachelor's degree; or

An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:This position requires you to have a minimum of six months of full-time work experience in a timekeeping role using a timekeeping system (e.g., Kronos, SAP, etc.) as your primary job function.You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirem nts, follow the linkand click on Residency.You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.

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.