Human Resource Assistant

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.

• 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

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time; up to one day per week after 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 in Somerset, PA.
  
  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.

Minimum Experience and Training 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.

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

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

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.