Human Resource Assistant 1 - SCI Smithfield

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Huntingdon County, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Human Resource Assistant 1 with the Department of Corrections, you will be part of a team that values organization, teamwork, and steady progress toward shared goals. This role with our Field Human Resource Office 6 helps to support the State Correctional Institutions (SCI) at Smithfield and Huntingdon and is ideal for a highly motivated candidate who wishes to explore a rewarding career with a dedicated local workforce. It offers the chance to participate in key administrative work while helping managers, staff, and new employees meet deadlines and understand their rights, responsibilities, benefits, and opportunities. Step into a role where your attention to detail and commitment make a difference. This position supports a variety human resource program areas to help ensure operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

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.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance evaluations, guide supervisors to ensure reviews are completed on time, and ensure position descriptions are updated
• Update, maintain, and purge personnel files according to record retention policies
• Help find creative solutions on hard to fill jobs, coordinate interview scheduling and preparations, complete reference checks, and provide orientation for new staff
• Create and modify reports and tables, upload and reformat data, and research results to identify issues
• Research standards, gather documentation, and recommend improvements to maintain compliance with requirements
• Take meeting minutes; handle phone calls, visitors, and employee inquiries; prepare memos and letters

What This Job Offers

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