Human Resource Analyst 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Amwell Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Human Resource Analyst 2 to guide supervisors and staff through workplace matters, ensuring a fair and clear employee relations environment. This role emphasizes policy interpretation, documentation, and timely communication to support teams across facilities.

Key duties include advising on labor agreements, conducting fact-finding for disciplinary matters, and maintaining personnel files.

Qualifications

• One year as a Human Resource Analyst 1 or Equal Opportunity Specialist 1
• Two years of analytical experience that includes one year of professional human resource or equal opportunity experience, and a bachelor’s degree
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations: Provide guidance on labor agreements, workplace issues, and grievance procedures
• Case Review: Investigate disciplinary matters, assist with fact findings, and help prepare documentation
• Contract Support: Interpret contract language and offer recommendations on workplace decisions
• Record Management: Maintain personnel files and ensure documentation meets policy requirements
• Hearing Assistance: Support preparation for hearings and act as a liaison for management when needed
• Information Tracking: Gather data, prepare responses, and assist with required reporting

Skills

Employee relations

Case review

Contract interpretation

Record management

Hearing assistance

Information tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join the Department of Corrections, Field Human Resource Office 2 as a Human Resource Analyst 2 to play a key role in supporting fair and clear employee relations. This position allows you to guide supervisors and staff through important workplace matters. You will help maintain a positive environment by offering helpful advice and accurate information. Your work strengthens teamwork and ensures that employees receive the support they need.

This position focuses on employee relations, contract interpretation, and supporting managers with important personnel processes. It plays an essential part in helping the facility manage workplace concerns and maintain strong communication. As a Human Resource Analyst 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Employee Relations:Provide guidance on labor agreements, workplace issues, and grievance procedures
• Case Review:Investigate disciplinary matters, assist with fact findings, and help prepare documentation
• Contract Support:Interpret contract language and offer recommendations on workplace decisions
• Record Management:Maintain personnel files and ensure documentation meets policy requirements
• Hearing Assistance:Support preparation for hearings and act as a liaison for management when needed
• Information Tracking:Gather data, prepare responses, and assist with required reporting

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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 1 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 Greene. 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• One year as a Human Resource Analyst 1 or Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of analytical experience that includes one year of professional human resource or equal opportunity 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 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.

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.

• 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 oncefor this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.