Human Resource Assistant 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Somerset County, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Corrections; Field Human Resource Office Region 4 is seeking to fill a Human Resource (HR) Assistant 1 position. This position provides a variety of human resource support duties to the State Correctional Institutions (SCI) Somerset and Laurel Highlands. This position is physically located at SCI Somerset. This role allows you to develop expertise in HR tasks that keep daily operations on track. Apply today and become part of a team that makes a real difference across the region.

This position supports the Department of Corrections, Field Human Resource Office Region 4 by carrying out essential administrative and HR functions for SCI Somerset and SCI Laurel Highlands. As a Human Resource Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

FMLA Coordination: Submit FMLA requests, forward documentation, and apply policy knowledge to answer questions and ensure proper leave entry in SAP
Modified Duty Support: Arrange modified duty assignments for employees as needed
Labor Relations Tasks: Receive and log grievances, prepare files, track information requests, and draft responses for review
Position Description Oversight: Maintain tracking systems for PD accuracy, provide guidance on OLPD use, and recommend updates
Personnel File Management: Maintain OPFs and e-OPFs, upload required documents, and verify and certify records in SAP

Requirements

• One year of clerical or other comparable experience which involved obtaining, providing, and evaluating information in accordance with established standards; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time; up to one day per week after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.
• Securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania (if teleworking).

Responsibilities

• Submit FMLA requests, forward documentation, and apply policy knowledge to answer questions and ensure proper leave entry in SAP
• Arrange modified duty assignments for employees as needed
• Receive and log grievances, prepare files, track information requests, and draft responses for review
• Maintain tracking systems for PD accuracy, provide guidance on OLPD use, and recommend updates
• Maintain OPFs and e-OPFs, upload required documents, and verify and certify records in SAP

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Telework opportunity (part-time, up to one day per week after 6-month probationary period)
• Option to report to the headquarters office in Somerset, PA if unable to telework

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed