Emerging Leader Program earns NASPE Award for Innovative State Human Resources Management Program. The HR Service Center received a 2013 Excellence in Improvement and Innovation Award from the Shared Services and Outsourcing Network (SSON) for launching an online orientation process for newly hired employees that will generate an estimated $1 million in annual savings and productivity. Each agency must maintain an active safety and health program.    The required postings have been updated. Make sure you are in compliance.     Use flyers to talk to employees about SEAP and substance abuse.       You can now use PaPublisher to order recruitment materials for your agency. Employment flyers are also available for your use.

Employee self service LSO: online training E-PAR System Find a job with the commonwealth Job class specification search Management directives Outlook Web Access Personnel rules PSECU Credit Union SEAP: State Employee Assistance Program SECA: State Employee Combined Appeal PEBTF: Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund

OA-Human Resources provides a number of tools that agency HR professionals use for tasks from reporting to hiring to pay processing. Central Services Transations (CST): used by independent agencies to request the completion of complex SAP/payroll actions typically restricted within SAP. Business Intelligence: used by employees, supervisors and HR offices to run reports on a limited set of personnel data from SAP. Full implementation is not yet complete. Electronic Official Personnel File (e-OPF): stores personnel information in SAP with access for supervisors and HR personnel based on individual document settings. Employee Mobility Tool: used by agency HR offices to analyze data on employees entering, transferring within and exiting state government. Enterprise Position/Personnel Action Request (E-PAR): used by supervisors to request services from HR, as well as to facilitate the processing of SAP transactions within the HR Service Center. HR Error Reporting Tool: used to track all SAP HR/payroll system transaction processing errors. HR/Payroll Help Desk: used by agency HR offices to request assistance from the HR Service Center related to the SAP HR/payroll system. Interim Reporting Information System (IRIS): used by agency HR offices to run reports on current personnel data until the SAP Business Intelligence is complete.  Legacy History Screens: used by agency HR offices to access employment, time and attendance data dating back prior to the launch of SAP (January 2004). OrgPublisher: used by agency HR offices to view dynamic organization charts for their entire agency. Retirement Projection Tool: used by agency HR offices to analyze retirement eligibility in their workforces.

Employees should use the financial disclosure website to file their forms and can contact their agency coordinator for additional assistance. Instructions and additional information is available through employee self service at www.myWorkplace.state.pa.us or www.myHRonline.state.pa.us > Job & Career > Financial Disclosure. HR professionals should use the financial disclosure database and these instructional resources to help with the yearly filing process. Contact the HR Service Center, Business Information and Support Division at 877.242.6007 for assistance. Policies: Governor's Code of Conduct Governor's Code of Conduct Revision   OA Financial Disclosure Requirements: MD 205.9 Public Official and Employee Ethics Act Requirements: MD 205.10 Public Official and Employee Ethics Act Requirements for Former Employees: MD 205.12 2009 Ethics Act Guidance Memorandum  State Ethics Commission Website Current Financial Disclosure Forms OA Code of Conduct Form State Ethics Commission Form Financial Disclosure Appeal Form Contact your agency coordinator to obtain disclosure forms for years prior to 2006.

Guidelines for Political Activity exist for employees under the Governor’s jurisdiction and public officials appointed by the Governor. Additionally, if a senior level executive employee is asked to advise any political campaign, they should adhere to the following guidance: Before accepting a request to participate as an advisor to, or part of an advisory team for, a candidate for public office, senior employees should first notify their agency head. A description of the activity should be included. Agency heads should confer with the Governor’s Office before permitting senior level employees to participate in advisory team activity or before participating as an advisor themselves. Under no circumstances may any campaign literature or public announcement describe senior level employees as an advisor to or a member of an advisory team for (or equivalent role for) a campaign for public office. Work with your chief counsel to address additional concerns.  Contact Paula Halbritter at 717.425.7973 with HR-related concerns.

www.employment.state.pa.us lists currently available jobs and can help you apply. Working for the commonwealth has many benefits. From state police officers to wildlife biologists to nurses to computer specialists, the commonwealth offers nearly 3,000 different kinds of jobs all over Pennsylvania.  This wide variety allows you to grow with a single employer without having to sacrifice health, leave or pension benefits. Selecting public service can be a smart career move. Pennsylvania offers unparalleled opportunities for training, development and career advancement.  We also offer exceptional medical benefits, generous paid time off, outstanding retirement options and cost-effective, convenient optional programs that can make your life easier. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is deeply committed to diversity.  An active blend of perspectives, experiences, skills and backgrounds at all levels of state government helps our work to be more informed, stronger and smarter.