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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Clerical Assistant 3 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4530825 THE POSITION Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your leadership qualities and impressive organizational skills? The Office of Administration is seeking a Clerical Assistant 3 to serve as a district timekeeper within the Department of Transportation, Human Resource Office. Enhance your knowledge and experience while working in a supportive team environment, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will serve as a liaison for field time and attendance and payroll issues, as well as provide guidance regarding time issues to county timekeepers, employees, managers, supervisors, and others as needed. It is essential for you to understand, utilize, and interpret a variety of contracts, management directives, Commonwealth pay rules, foreman manuals, alternate work schedules, multiple shifts, 24/7 operations, winter and summer agreements, local side agreements, or any other resources in calculating employee pay or determining accurate leave coding. Effective communication skills are required for this position as you will be conducting meetings or trainings for county timekeepers in person or virtually, in addition to responding to questions from district employees regarding time/attendance and pay. You will have the opportunity to monitor field payroll activity, submit Position/Personnel Action Requests (PARs) for processing, and conduct reviews of payroll "outputs" to ensure correct payments are made to employees in accordance with pay rules, policies, and procedures.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the probationary period and at the discretion of the supervisor. 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 Harrisburg. 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 Clerical Assistant 2 (commonwealth title); or One year of moderately complex clerical experience; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required): Experience working with payroll systems such as SAP, QuickBooks, or Kronos Experience working with HR software programs such as SAP, Workday PeopleSoft, or UKG Experience performing time and attendance or payroll functions within a 24/7 operation setting covered by a collective bargaining agreement 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 date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failur to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.