Remote-Eligible HR Assistant 2: Time & Policy Support

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Human Resource Assistant 2 to support HR functions for SCI Dallas and SCI Waymart. This role offers exposure to time management, payroll processes, and staff coordination within a busy correctional environment.

You will learn to apply HR policies, manage employee actions in SAP, and assist with leave tracking and performance reviews, while working in a structured, federally-aligned state government setting.

Qualifications

• One year as HR Assistant 1 or equivalent Commonwealth/Federal experience.
• One year clerical or paraprofessional HR or equal opportunity work, with related training.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Audit and monitor time and attendance records and guide timekeepers on procedures.
• Assign work, review performance, and provide direction to clerical staff within the region.
• Interpret HR policies and labor contracts and apply them to absence, overtime, and scheduling tasks.
• Process separations, schedule changes, supervisory updates, and role mapping requests in SAP.
• Submit and track FMLA requests and monitor related absences.
• Run monthly reports and track the Employee Performance Review program.

Skills

Time management

Staff supervision

Policy interpretation

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Human Resource Assistant 2 to support HR functions for SCI Dallas and SCI Waymart. This role offers exposure to time management, payroll processes, and staff coordination within a busy correctional environment.

You will learn to apply HR policies, manage employee actions in SAP, and assist with leave tracking and performance reviews, while working in a structured, federally-aligned state government setting.