Talent Management/Acquisition Analyst Trainee - ...

THE POSITION Are you interested in beginning a human resource career? The Office of Administration, Human Resource Office - Department of Labor & Industry and Department of Banking & Securities is seeking an ambitious Talent Management/Acquisition Analyst Trainee (Administration and Management Trainee) to join their dynamic team of professionals. In this important role, you will have the opportunity to perform work assignments designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of Talent Management while making meaningful contributions to the work of the Delivery Center. Apply today and achieve your goals with us! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Talent Management/Acquisition Analyst Trainee in this 12-month training program, you will learn the duties of this position while gaining valuable skills and experience. Your training will include both on-the-job and formal training in assisting higher-level human resource professionals with Talent Management functions. You can expect to assist in providing technical guidance and customer service to managers and supervisors regarding talent management topics. This position assists with assessing hiring needs, implementing the hiring process for filling vacant positions and creating and updating position descriptions. Work includes preparing correspondence and reports related to talent management activities for client agencies. You will have the opportunity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency executives, program managers, and HR professionals to collaborate on the resolution of HR issues. Apply today and help us build and maintain a strong workforce in Pennsylvania! 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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. * Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to three days per week. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. * 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 QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: * A bachelor's degree, including 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field; or * An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field. * Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree. 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. 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. * All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. 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 and click on 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. 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box. * Eligibility rules apply. 01 Do you have a conferred bachelor's degree or higher, or are you within three months of completing a bachelor's degree or higher? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. * Yes * No 02 If you do not have a conferred bachelor's degree or higher, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply. 03 Have you successfully completed 15 semester credits of college coursework in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. * Yes * No 04 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page. * Yes 05 COLLEGE COURSEWORK OR FIELD Bachelor's degree with coursework in the following fields: Accounting, Administration (Business or Public), Business Organization, Business Relations, Business Strategy, Economics, Employee Relations, Finance, Government Budgeting, Human Resource Development, Industrial Psychology, Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, Management (Business, Human Resources, Industrial, Organizational, or Government), Marketing, Mathematics, Municipal and Administrative Law, Organizational Behavior, Planning, Public Policy, Quantitative Business Analysis, or Research and Statistics. * I have a bachelor's degree or higher-level degree with at least 15 credits in the fields listed above. * I do not have a bachelor's degree or higher-level degree with at least 15 credits in the fields listed above. 06 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE Provides customer service which includes providing or delivering service or assistance to ensure customer needs are met. This can be accomplished via phone, email, mail, or face-to-face contact in an office and could include such duties as: * Contacting customers to verify information. * Resolving discrepancies or errors with customer information. * Answering more complex customer questions/inquiries involving researching information or explaining rules, regulations, or policies. * Handling/resolving customer problems/complaints. Select the level that best describes your experience. * A. I have experience performing 3 or 4 of the customer service duties listed above. * B. I have experience performing 1 or 2 of the customer service duties listed above. * C. I have NO experience performing any of the customer service duties listed above. 07 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. * The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. * The actual duties you performed related to customer service. 08 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - REVIEWING INFORMATION Reviews documents for accuracy and completeness. Ensures documents are updated/corrected when incorrect or missing information is identified. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have experience reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness and ensuring the documents were updated/corrected when issues were identified. * B. I have experience reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness but someone else ensured the documents were updated/corrected when issues were identified. * C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis or logic. * D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 09 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. * The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. * The actual duties you performed related to reviewing documentation. * Your level of responsibility. 10 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. * College/University * Course Title * Credits/Clock Hours 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PREPARING REPORTS Preparing detailed and comprehensive reports for information-sharing purposes and use in higher-level decision making. Duties include: * Organizing/analyzing information. * Comparing/contrasting information against standards. * Composing technical written reports. * Proofreading/reviewing reports. Select the level that best describes your experience. * A. I have experience performing all 4 of the report duties listed above. * B. I have experience performing 3 or less of the report duties listed above. * C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to report writing. * D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. * The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. * The actual duties you performed related to preparing reports. 13 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. * College/University * Course Title * Credits/Clock Hours 14 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION Conducts research by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information, allocation guidelines, policies, and procedures in order to update or prepare complement reports for workforce planning initiatives or other relative documents. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. * A. I have experience researching records and files for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling and summarizing information from a variety of data sources. * B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location. * C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to statistics, research design and analysis, or data collection. * D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 15 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. * The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. * The actual duties you performed related to research and documentation. * Your level of responsibility. 16 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. * College/University * Course Title * Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website

Created: 2026-04-02