Job Description
Posting number: CS-2026-56004-05630
Department: Executive Offices
Division: EX OA HROO CR Fl Off 05
Job classification: Human Resource Assistant 2
Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy
Categories: Human Resources
The Human Resource Assistant 2 position with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Houtzdale offers a chance to support important work that helps staff succeed. This role brings energy to everyday tasks by helping employees access the information and guidance they need. It is a key part of creating a reliable and organized workplace. If you want to make a difference through strong support and service, this job is for you.
Examples of duties
This position supports time and attendance functions for employees at SCI Houtzdale. It focuses on maintaining accurate records, guiding staff on procedures, and helping resolve payroll and leave issues. As a Human Resource Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:
- Time Management: Review attendance data, adjust records, and monitor compliance with policies
- Payroll Coordination: Evaluate time issues, apply correct pay rules, and ensure accurate system coding
- Leave Processing: Coordinate military leave, extraordinary leave requests, and donation program forms
- Record Oversight: Audit departmental timekeepers and track required reports for central office
- System Administration: Enter Cross Application Time Sheets (CATS) data, maintain temporary working out of class (TWOC) logs, and prepare reports based on policy requirements
- Employee Support: Assist staff with FMLA documentation, personnel files, and accreditation standards
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the
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 2 days 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 SCI Houtzdale. 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.
Qualifications
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.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing dateLate applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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.
Supplemental 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.
