Human Resource Analyst 3

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania seeks a Human Resource Analyst 3 in the Employee Relations and Workforce Support Division, District 8-0, to guide employee relations activities and assist managers through detailed problem solving and analysis. You will help resolve concerns and strengthen communication across the district.

The role offers telework up to 3 days per week, with work hours 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• One year as a Human Resource Analyst 2 or equivalent.
• Three years of analytical experience with two years in HR, and a bachelor's degree.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Interpret collective bargaining agreements and monitor consistent application.
• Coordinate fact-finding steps and review disciplinary needs.
• Prepare and present cases for committees and hearings.
• Gather details, evaluate concerns, and recommend actions per policy.
• Update systems, maintain records, and oversee postings.
• Schedule labor management meetings and record follow-up details.

Skills

Analytical experience

Communication

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Salary

$69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-57905-05013

Department

Executive Offices

Division

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Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

05013

Position Number

00053473

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00813682

Worksite Address

2140 Herr Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17103

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Bureau / Division

Executive Offices, HR Office for Transportation, Employee Relations and Workforce Support Division, District 8-0

THE POSITION

Join the Human Resource Office for Transportation as a Human Resource Analyst 3 in the Employee Relations and Workforce Support Division and help guide important employee relations activities in District 8-0. This role allows you to support managers and staff through detailed problem solving and careful analysis. You will contribute to a positive workplace by helping resolve concerns and strengthen communication. This position offers a chance to grow professionally while supporting vital operations across the district.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports employee relations activities by assisting managers, reviewing contract issues, and coordinating investigations. It requires careful judgment, clear communication, and consistent oversight of employee-related processes. As a Human Resource Analyst 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Contract Guidance: Interpret collective bargaining agreements and monitor consistent application across assigned areas
• Investigation Support: Coordinate fact finding steps and review disciplinary needs based on evidence and past practice
• Case Preparation: Prepare and present cases for committees and participate in hearings when required
• Issue Resolution: Gather details, evaluate concerns, and recommend actions related to arrests or charges according to policy
• Record Tracking: Update required systems, maintain temporary assignment records, and oversee bulletin postings
• Meeting Coordination: Schedule labor management meetings, prepare agendas, and record information for follow up

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. AWS (alternate work schedule) may be available.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 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:

• One year as a Human Resource Analyst 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of analytical experience that includes two years of professional human resource 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.

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.