FAQs

Administrative – General Clerical, Receptionist, Legal Assistant, Office Manager, Executive Assistants, Medical/Dental Office Staff

Accounting – Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accountant, Controller, Bookkeeper, Payroll Specialist

Event Staffing – Concerts and Sporting Events

Dining Hall – Cashier, Food Service, Food Preparation, Cleaning

General Labor – Custodial, Housekeeping, Manufacturing, Assembly, Landscaping, Warehouse, Shipping/Receiving

Professional – Human Resources, Engineers, Web Developers, Marketing, Information Technology, Sales, Finance, Banking and many more

Executive – President/CEO, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer

As a job seeker, you do not pay a cost or fee. We are paid by employer’s where our candidates are placed

First impressions are vital. You want to dress for the position you are looking for. Interview attire is required. Women should wear a blouse/slacks/skirt/jacket and men should wear dress shirt/tie/slacks/jacket.

The assignments vary in length. Some are short-term, some are long-term, some are temp-to-perm. We work to match the right person with the right job, so if you desire long-term assignments with 40-hour work weeks, then we'll strive to put you into that type of assignment.

Please call or email to let us know any time there is a change in your availability.

It is not necessary to bring a prepared resume. You will be completing an application in our office when you come visit. Together, we can create a work history.

Yes. Adding your work experience from your temporary positions is a great way to build your resume. Name The HR Office as your employer on your resume. Underneath, list your assignment locations and duties.

When you are on an assignment, you need to turn in your timecard by 9:00 am the following Monday. You will then be paid on Friday of each week.

You always want to give your reasons for gaps in employment. Have the exact dates available that you have worked. Working with our agency on projects and temporary assignments can help prevent any further gaps in employment, making you more marketable.

The HR Office is a vendor to Penn State University for temporary positions. If it fits with your circumstances, being placed in a temporary position at Penn State is a great way to get noticed and get your foot in the door. You will need to apply through Penn State’s website to be considered for permanent positions.

The HR Office offers the benefit of earning paid time off. Please refer to the Paid Time Off Policy in HRO Employee Resources