Human Resource Analyst 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Human Resource Analyst 1 to support employee relations, investigate concerns, and guide managers on policies and procedures. You will collaborate with leaders to resolve issues and strengthen workplace practices.

You will assist with performance management, unemployment claims, and SEAP, performing duties that promote fair, consistent human resource practices across state offices.

Qualifications

• Experience in employee relations or HR investigations is preferred.
• Experience guiding managers on policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with civil service processes and equal employment opportunity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review grievances and related information to support consistent responses.
• Collect facts needed for investigations and analyses.
• Assist with Civil Service appeals, and HR complaints handling.
• Learn to apply provisions of contracts and MOUs.
• Review or develop Local Agreements for offices or commissions.

Skills

Investigations

Information gathering

Policy guidance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

THE POSITION

The Human Resource Office for General Government is offering an exciting opportunity to grow your skills as a Human Resource Analyst 1. This role allows you to support important employee relations work that helps maintain fairness and clear communication across many offices. You will have a chance to collaborate with leaders and staff to help resolve issues and strengthen workplace practices. This position provides a meaningful way to support employees while expanding your human resources knowledge.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports employee relations activities by helping investigate concerns, review workplace issues, and guide managers on policies and procedures. It also assists with performance management, unemployment claims, and the State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP). As a Human Resource Analyst 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Review: Examine grievances and related information to support consistent responses
• Information Gathering: Collect facts needed for investigations and analyses
• Appeal Support: Assist agency attorneys with Civil Service appeals, Human Relations Commission complaints, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints
• Contract Application: Learn how to apply provisions of contracts, memoranda of understanding, side letters, and local agreements
• Agreement Assistance: Help review or develop proposed Local Agreements for offices, boards, councils, or commissions

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. You will be required to report in‑office 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 Harrisburg. 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.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Successful completion of the Human Resource Management Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year as a Human Resource Assistant 2 or an Equal Opportunity Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); o r
• One year of paraprofessional analytical experience and a bachelor’s degree; 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.