Human Resource Analyst 1 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; East Smethport (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Human Services Department seeks a detail-oriented HR Analyst I to support hiring decisions and civil service processes in McKean County. You will guide staffing matters, provide analytical input, and ensure smooth operation of HR activities for Children and Youth Services.

The role emphasizes compliance with state rules, timely guidance to supervisors, and careful handling of leave, employee relations, and fleet scheduling to keep agency operations running

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing technical human resource duties.
• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Hiring Systems: Manage complex civil service processes and ensure compliance with state rules.
• Talent Support: Assist supervisors by offering clear guidance on staffing matters and classification needs.
• Employee Relations: Provide direction to staff on workplace issues and support policy application.
• Leave Oversight: Review leave requests and track usage with accuracy and fairness.
• Fleet Management: Coordinate vehicle scheduling and monitor maintenance to support agency operations.

Skills

Technical HR duties

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Are you looking for an adventure? Every day is something different in the Human Resources world. McKean County is looking for a detail-oriented, self-sufficient, and reliable candidate to assist with HR needs and Civil Service processes within our Human Services Department.

You will help guide important hiring decisions and make a meaningful impact on daily operations. Your work will create positive change for both staff and the community.

This role supports all parts of human resources within Children and Youth Services by providing clear guidance and strong analytical skills. You will help ensure that hiring, employee support, and agency operations run smoothly. As a Human Resource Analyst 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Hiring Systems: Manage complex civil service processes and ensure compliance with state rules
• Talent Support: Assist supervisors by offering clear guidance on staffing matters and classification needs
• Employee Relations: Provide direction to staff on workplace issues and support consistent policy application
• Leave Oversight: Review leave requests and track usage with accuracy and fairness
• Fleet Management: Coordinate vehicle scheduling and monitor maintenance to support agency operations

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• One year of experience in the performance of technical human resource duties; and a bachelor’s degree; or
• Any 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

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.