Human Resource Assistant 2

Accidents happen, and the workplace has no exception to this! The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Human Resource Service Center (HRSC) Work Related Injury Services (WRIS) is comprised of a team of dedicated staff who are called upon when Commonwealth employees need support the most. We are looking for a customer focused, detail-oriented, and compassionate Human Resource Assistant 2 to play a vital role in managing work-related injury claims. If you are ready for an exhilarating challenge where you can support your fellow colleagues and gain indispensable skills, we want to hear from you!

As a Human Resource Assistant 2, you will function as a WRIS team member and manage work-related injury claims where only first aid was administered (incident only claims) or where only limited medical treatment was needed and no time was missed from work, other than for medical appointments (medical only, no lost time claims). This professional must maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the Workers' Compensation Act and special benefits programs, which includes compliance with the PA Workers' Compensation Act, PA Act 632/534, PA Heart & Lung Act and their related regulations and case laws; claims investigation; Commonwealth Management Directives and Manuals; collective bargaining agreements and past practices; the Accident and Illness Prevention Program (AIPP); the personnel rules; and agency specific policies related to injuries and illnesses at work. This position involves investigating claims to ensure accuracy of documented information and compiling various monthly reports. You will work with the contracted workers' compensation third party administrator (TPA) and Bureau of Commonwealth Payroll Operations (BCPO) to ensure employees receive appropriate pay and benefits, in addition to providing prescription cards and managed care cards.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• 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 as a Human Resource Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of clerical or other comparable experience and one year of beginning level paraprofessional human resource or equal opportunity work; or
• 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You may be required to pass a Pennsylvania State Police background check

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:

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.