Human Resource Analyst 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southwestern Veterans' Center is seeking a Human Resource Analyst 2 to support employee relations, coordinate labor activities, review workplace issues, and guide supervisors through HR procedures. The role focuses on equitable guidance, policy administration, and maintaining productive relationships with staff and union representatives.

Key duties include supervising timekeeping, coordinating discipline, managing grievances, and assisting with performance reviews.

Qualifications

• One year as HR Analyst 1 or Equal Opportunity Specialist 1.
• Two years analytical experience with one year in HR or equal opportunity and a bachelor’s degree.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Timekeeping Oversight: supervise timekeeping staff and ensure accurate leave changes.
• Discipline Coordination: review incidents, guide supervisors, and assist with pre-disciplinary conferences.
• Grievance Management: research issues, prepare responses, support consistent resolution.
• Labor Relations Support: facilitate labor-management meetings and maintain union communication.
• Performance Guidance: assist supervisors with evaluations and improvement plans.
• Policy Interpretation: explain contract language and ensure consistent policy application.

Skills

HR Analysis

Labor Relations

Employee Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about empowering employees and helping organizations learn, grow, and thrive? The Southwestern Veterans' Center is looking for a Human Resource Analyst 2 who is ready to support employees and maintain strong labor-management relationships. This position offers the opportunity to address workplace concerns, guide disciplinary processes, and assist supervisors with key human resources (HR) tasks. You will help maintain fairness, consistency, and positive communication throughout the center. Join a team dedicated to serving those who have served our country!

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

This position supports employee relations at the Southwestern Veterans' Center by coordinating labor activities, reviewing workplace issues, and guiding supervisors through HR procedures. The role focuses on providing equitable employee relations guidance, ensuring sound and consistent policy administration, and maintaining productive relationships with staff and union representatives. As a Human Resources Analyst 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Timekeeping Oversight: Supervise timekeeping staff, review procedures, and ensure accurate leave adjustments.
• Discipline Coordination: Review incidents, guide supervisors, conduct investigations, and assist with pre-disciplinary conference processes.
• Grievance Management: Research issues, prepare responses, and support consistent resolution based on policy and contract language.
• Labor Relations Support: Facilitate labor-management meetings, coordinate presentations, and maintain communication with union representatives.
• Performance Guidance: Assist supervisors with employee performance reviews, performance improvement plans, and improvement strategies.
• Policy Interpretation: Explain contract language, respond to inquiries, and support consistent policy application.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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 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

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
• Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI 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.

• 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.