The Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) is seeking an experienced human resource professional with proven leadership abilities to direct its comprehensive human resources program. We're looking for someone who values a human-centered approach, prioritizes our customers, and possesses broad technical HR expertise. If this sounds like you, don't delay—apply today for this opportunity to make a difference at one of the nation's oldest and largest statewide retirement plans for public employees.In this role, you will serve as a strategic business partner, fostering collaboration and driving consensus to achieve strategic goals, while championing SERS as an employer of choice through effective communication to both current and prospective employees. You will lead a full-functioning human resource program by overseeing and implementing comprehensive human resources strategies, initiatives, and operations and by providing expert guidance on best practices across all human resource functional areas.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- A work schedule beginning and ending between 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, inclusive, with a half-hour or one-hour unpaid meal period will be considered, depending on operational requirements. The requested work schedule may not end prior to 4:00 PM.
- Telework eligibility: You may have the opportunity to work from home part-time (hybrid telework schedule), depending on operational needs. 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 must work onsite 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of experience as a Human Resource Analyst 4 (commonwealth title); or
- One year as a Field Human Resource Officer 3 (commonwealth title); or
- Five years of professional analytical experience including three years of professional human resource experience, and a bachelor's degree; 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.
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.