Human Resource Assistant 1 - SCI Dallas & Waymart

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Dallas (Luzerne County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's SCI Dallas is hiring a Human Resource Assistant 1 to support hiring, communication, and employee services across SCI Dallas and SCI Waymart. You will help keep operations running smoothly by processing postings, coordinating interviews, and maintaining personnel lists.

The role offers full-time, civil service employment with a typical 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM schedule and a possible part-time telework option within Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist with posting vacancies and updating position information.
• Schedule interviews, process candidate paperwork, and coordinate pre-employment steps.
• Communicate with candidates regarding updates, offers, and instructions.
• Maintain personnel lists (e.g., SPF and military leave) and share updates with supervisors.
• Provide office support, respond to inquiries, and manage documents and supplies.

Job description

Salary

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location

Luzerne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60418-05620

Department

Executive Offices

Division

EX OA HROO CR Fl Off 11

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

05620

Position Number

00018159

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00813793

Bureau / Division

Department of Corrections, Field Human Resource Office 11

Worksite Address

State Correctional Institution at Dallas

Worksite Address

1000 Follies Road

City

Dallas, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18612

Contact Name

Brittany Bradford

Contact Email

THE POSITION

The Human Resource Assistant 1 position at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Dallas is a great opportunity to support important hiring and personnel processes. You will help keep operations running smoothly by working closely with staff and new applicants. This role gives you a chance to gain valuable experience in human resources while contributing to a positive workplace. Join a team that values teamwork, accuracy, and dedication to supporting others.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports hiring, communication, and employee services for SCI Dallas and SCI Waymart by completing important human resource tasks. As a Human Resource Assistant 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Recruitment Support: Assist with posting vacancies and helping hiring managers update position information
• Hiring Coordination: Schedule interviews, process candidate paperwork, and organize pre-employment steps
• Applicant Communication: Contact candidates with updates, offers, and required instructions
• Record Maintenance: Maintain personnel lists such as SPF and military leave and share updates with supervisors
• Office Assistance: Respond to inquiries, prepare documents, handle mail, and manage supply needs

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 day per week. 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 Luzerne County. 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.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.