Human Resource Assistant 2 - State Correctional Institution at Somerset

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Somerset County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Corrections (DOC) Human Resource Office Region 4 is seeking to fill a Human Resource Assistant 2 position. This role performs human resource work within the DOC HR Office at SCI (State Correctional Institution) Somerset and Laurel Highlands. You will serve as the primary time advisor by ensuring leave is coded correctly, auditing work completed by timekeepers, providing guidance, and managing the submission of requests that affect employee time, pay, and leave. If you are interested in a career with human resource work, we encourage you to apply to work as part of our dedicated team of professionals! This position supports timekeeping and payroll functions, provides guidance to employees and timekeepers, and participates in related human resource responsibilities.

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.
• 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

• Examine daily reports and correct errors as needed, complete quarterly post audit reviews, and submit all appropriate documentation for both.
• Train new timekeepers, research payroll problems, and respond to employee questions on payroll, overtime, attendance, leave usage, and related matters.
• Check work to ensure facility timekeepers are coding employee time accurately and in accordance with policy and contract requirements.
• Review individual employee time records to ensure leave is used in accordance with rules and to track long-term changes in employee status.
• Prepare paperwork and update internal systems for leave payouts, separations, schedule changes, and other employee action requests.

What This Job Offers

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