Field Human Resource Officer 3

Commonwealth of PA; Waynesburg (Greene County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of PA is seeking a Field Human Resource Officer 3 to oversee HR functions across multiple facilities, providing guidance on labor relations, recruitment, EEO, attendance, and workers’ compensation. The role partners with staff and leadership at SCI Greene and SCI Fayette and may include telework after probation.

The position requires HR experience with supervisory responsibilities, a bachelor’s degree, and compliance with PA residency and CJIS rules.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Human Resource Analyst 3, Field Human Resource Officer 2, or Human Resource Director 1; or four years of professional HR experience with one year of supervisory experience and a bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Meet the PA residency requirement
• Pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements
• Be eligible for merit system employment regulations

Responsibilities

• Supervise analysts, interpret contracts, and support grievance processing
• Coordinate hiring activities, ensure interview compliance, and monitor probationary progress
• Assist with discrimination complaints by scheduling interviews and advising staff on applicable policies
• Provide guidance on time administration, including leave tracking and FMLA administration
• Oversee Workers’ Compensation processes and work toward solutions with employees and supervisors
• Review HR data, streamline workflows, and recommend staffing and operational improvements

Skills

HR policy interpretation

Supervisory experience

Labor relations

Recruitment support

FMLA administration

Data analysis

Contract interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Competitive pay and strong support for work-life needs are part of what this Field Human Resource Officer role offers at the Commonwealth of PA. The position supports HR functions across multiple facilities with coordinated oversight of key HR programs while partnering with staff and leadership at SCI Greene and SCI Fayette. You’ll also have flexibility through a hybrid setup with possible part-time telework after the probationary period.

What you’ll do

The Field Human Resource Officer 3 manages human resource functions for multiple facilities, providing consistent guidance and oversight across several HR program areas. Responsibilities include labor relations, recruitment support, EEO coordination, attendance oversight, workers’ compensation, and continuous process improvement.

• Supervise analysts, interpret contracts, and support grievance processing
• Coordinate hiring activities, ensure interview compliance, and monitor probationary progress
• Assist with discrimination complaints by scheduling interviews and advising staff on applicable policies
• Provide guidance on time administration, including accurate leave tracking and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) administration
• Oversee Workers’ Compensation processes and work toward solutions with employees and supervisors
• Review HR data, streamline workflows, and recommend staffing and operational improvements

Qualifications

You must meet one of the following experience and education paths:

• One year of experience as a Human Resource Analyst 3, a Field Human Resource Officer 2, or a Human Resource Director 1, or
• Four years of professional human resource experience that included one year of supervisory experience, plus a bachelor’s degree, 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 CJIS compliance requirements
• Be eligible for selection under merit system employment regulations

Work schedule and telework

• Full-time employment, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (with a 30-minute lunch)
• Telework: part-time telework may be available up to 2 days per week after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period
• Telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and working from an approved location inside Pennsylvania
• If telework is not available, you will report to the headquarters office in SCI Fayette or SCI Greene
• Telework eligibility is subject to change at any time

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email, so check your inbox and spam/junk folders.

Benefits

• Multiple health plans, including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs
• Competitive wages
• Multiple retirement and investment plan options
• Paid vacation and paid sick leave
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Paid time off for most major U.S. holidays
• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities
• Internal mobility and professional development
• Workplace charitable giving
• Special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships

How promotion and transfer work for this vacancy

Applicants must meet one of the following recruitment methods to be considered: Promotion Without Exam, Reassignment (only current civil service employees in the same agency with the same or similar job title, same maximum salary, and within the same occupational group or logical career movement), Transfer (current civil service employees holding the same job title), Voluntary Demotion, or Reinstatement (former civil service employees may only be reinstated to the job title from which they resigned).

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