Human Resource Assistant 2

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Frackville (PA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Corrections Human Resource Office Field Region 10 is seeking a detail oriented Human Resource Assistant 2 to support time management, attendance, and employee services at SCI Mahanoy and Frackville.

Responsibilities include auditing time entries, guiding timekeepers, applying leave rules, processing records, and generating program reports. This full-time position requires thoroughness and adherence to state policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year as HR Assistant 1 or equivalent clerical/human resources experience.
• Experience in timekeeping, attendance, or leave processing is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and training are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Audit time entries and monitor attendance; recommend actions.
• Guide timekeepers and review their work; coordinate training needs.

Skills

Time management

Attendance tracking

Policy interpretation

Job description

$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location: Schuylkill County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-57290-05630

Job Code: 05630

Position Number: 00055009

Union: Non Union

Bargaining Unit: A3

Pay Group: ST05

Bureau / Division Code: 00813790

Bureau / Division: Department of Corrections; Field Human Resource Office 10

Worksite Address: SCI Mahanoy - 301 Grey Line Drive

City: Frackville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17931

Contact Name: Brittany Bradford

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Department of Corrections Human Resource Field Office 10 State Correctional Institution (SCI) Mahanoy and Frackville is looking for a detail oriented Human Resource Assistant 2! If you have the required experience and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the operations of the DOC Human Resource Office Field Region 10 by providing detailed guidance in time management and employee support. As a Human Resource Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Time Oversight: Audit time entries, monitor attendance concerns, and recommend proper actions
• Staff Guidance: Provide direction, review work, and support training needs for timekeepers
• Policy Compliance: Interpret and apply rules, agreements, and procedures to ensure correct leave and attendance management
• Record Processing: Manage separation actions, work schedule changes, supervisory updates, and role mapping entries
• Leave Coordination: Support SPF and FMLA processes by submitting requests and monitoring employee absences
• Reporting Duties: Run performance review reports, follow up with managers, and track program results

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 will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training 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.

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

Legal Requirements:

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

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.