Human Resource Assistant 2 - SCI Huntingdon

THE POSITION

Are you interesting in becoming a key resource in ensuring operational excellence at State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon? As a Human Resource Assistant 2, you will provide consultation to timekeepers, resolving highly unusual or sensitive time and payroll issues, and offering trusted guidance to staff and supervisors on a wide range of HR matters. Join our team that is dedicated to ensuring accurate, consistent, and confident HR support across the institution!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Human Resource Assistant 2, you will serve as the time advisor, responsible and accountable for the Time Administration Program. Work involves providing specialized direction, guidance, and analysis regarding SAP time issues to facility timekeepers, employees, supervisors, and managers; as well as researching and resolving various problems while also providing solutions to payroll questions. Additional responsibilities include:

• Ensuring military orders are collected and transmitted to HR shared services
• Serving as the local Work Related Injury and SPF/FMLA liaison
• Facilitating training for timekeepers
• Conducting audits
• Processing HR transactions
• Assisting employees with benefits, leave, and onboarding needs

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 a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days bi-weekly, upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. 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 at SCI Smithfield. 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:

• One year as a Human Resource Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of clerical or other comparable experience and one year of beginning level paraprofessional human resource or equal opportunity work; 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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 <