Human Resource Analyst 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg, Northern (Dauphin County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Health invites applications for a Human Resource Analyst 2 in the Employee Relations Division. The role emphasizes analytical and communication skills to support managers and supervisors with technical guidance on labor contracts and workplace practices.

The position involves investigations, disciplinary support, grievance handling, safety program oversight, and addressing workplace violence concerns.

Qualifications

• One year as a Human Resource Analyst 1 or Equal Opportunity Specialist 1
• Two years of analytical experience with one year in HR or equal opportunity and a bachelor's degree
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

• Provide contract guidance to managers on labor contracts and related agreements
• Review concerns, conduct investigations, and prepare reports with findings
• Analyze disciplinary requests, prepare notices, and assist pre-disciplinary conferences
• Examine grievances, gather information, conduct hearings, and help negotiate resolutions
• Manage the agency safety and health program and advise on accident prevention
• Assess incidents, investigate concerns, and propose steps to reduce risk

Skills

Labor contract guidance

Investigation support

Employee relations

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Do you have a working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and thrive at handling complex negotiations? If so, take the next step in your career with the Department of Health as a Human Resource Analyst 2 within the Employee Relations Division. This position allows you to utilize your analytical and communication skills to provide technical assistance and advice to managers and supervisors. If you are eager to learn and grow in your career while working in a collaborative work environment, this is a perfect opportunity for you!

This position focuses on helping managers and supervisors work through employee relations matters for the Department of Health. Work involves providing clear guidance and conducting investigations that support fair and consistent workplace practices. As a Human Resource Analyst 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Contract Guidance:Provide direction to managers on how to apply and interpret labor contracts and related agreements
• Investigation Work:Review concerns such as policy violations, conduct issues, and attendance problems; and prepare reports with findings
• Disciplinary Support:Analyze disciplinary requests, prepare notices, and help lead pre-disciplinary conferences
• Grievance Handling:Examine grievances, gather information, conduct hearings, and help negotiate resolutions
• Safety Program Oversight:Manage the agency safety and health program and offer guidance on accident prevention and safety practices
• Workplace Violence Review:Assess reported incidents, investigate concerns, and recommend steps to reduce future risks

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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• This position requires travel throughout the Commonwealth.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Human Resource Analyst 1 or Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 (Commonwealth titles); 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.

This position is not subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods:

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Promotion Without Exam
  • Reassignment(Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.)
    • Meritorious service is defined as the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
  • Transfer(Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency.)
    • Meritorious service is defined as the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
  • Voluntary Demotion
  • Reinstatement(Former civil service employees may only be reinstated to the job title from which they resigned. Current civil service employees are not eligible through reinstatement.)

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE):

• Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
  • Administrative Officer 1
  • Equal Opportunity Specialist 1
  • Human Resource Analyst 1
• Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
• The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.
• Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
• Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower classes by the posting closing date with no break in service.

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.