Pennsylvania State University
Part-Time Human Resources Assistant, Talent Acquisition
🇺🇸 Hybrid - University Park, PA
🕑 Part-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ November 7th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Process high volume hiring transactions in Workday HR system.
- Assist with collection and uploading of background check clearance documents.
- Provide auditing assistance and collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition Specialists.
- Deliver excellent customer service via telephone and email.
- Handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion.
- Adapt to a fast-changing, high-volume work environment with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Develop positive relationships with peers, hiring managers, and customers.
- Typically requires a High School diploma or higher plus one year of related experience or equivalent education and experience.
- Flexible work schedule with mandatory onsite training; remote and hybrid work approval not guaranteed.
Part-Time Human Resources Assistant, Talent Acquisition Full Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State Human Resources is seeking a part-time employee to assist our Part-Time Talent Acquisition team with our high-volume hiring. If you are a detail-oriented, customer-focused individual who enjoys working with others, please read the description below, complete a web application, and upload your resume for consideration.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn Workday and gain exposure to Human Resources/Talent Acquisition processes. The expected commitment is approximately 15-20 hours per week and with the potential for 40 hours a week for 4-16 weeks during high volume months supporting Talent Acquisition functions.
Responsibilities include:
- Administrative recruiting functions such as
- Processing high volume hiring transactions in our HR System, Workday
- Assisting with collection and uploading of required background check clearance documentation
- Auditing assistance
- Collaborating with Talent Acquisition Specialists
- Providing excellent customer service via telephone and email
Required skills and experience include:
- The successful candidate must demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information; commitment to handling questions and concerns with speed, accuracy, and professionalism; and sound judgment and discretion in referring inquiries to other HR staff members or units.
- Ability to adapt, change, and generally operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as an individual contributor and as part of a team.
- Ability to develop positive relationships with peers, hiring managers, and customers is essential.
Typically requires a High School diploma or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
This position offers flexible work. Ability to be on site for training purposes is essential. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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