HR Timekeeping & Leave Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Hybrid

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections HR Office Region 4, seeks a Human Resource Assistant 2 to support timekeeping, payroll, and HR processes at SCI Somerset and Laurel Highlands. You will audit time records, guide timekeepers, review system inputs, monitor leave usage, and process employment transactions.

Telework may be possible part-time after six months, with standard hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training: One year as a Human Resource Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration).
One year of clerical or other comparable experience and one year of beginning level paraprofessional human resource or equal opportunity work.
An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

Time Record Audits: Examine daily reports and correct errors, complete quarterly post audit reviews, and submit documentation.
Timekeeping Guidance: Train new timekeepers, research payroll problems, respond to employee questions on payroll/overtime/attendance/leave.
System Input Reviews: Check work to ensure facility timekeepers code employee time accurately per policy and contract requirements.
Leave Usage Monitoring: Review time records to ensure leave is used correctly and track long-term changes in status.
Employment Transaction Processing: Prepare paperwork and update systems for leave payouts, separations, schedule changes, and other actions.