Human Resource Analyst 2

Full Job Description

Are you searching for a new opportunity to expand your human resource (HR) work investigating grievances and fostering working relationships to successfully resolve or settle contractual and disciplinary matters?

If so, take the next step in your career with the Revenue and Insurance HR Office as a HR Analyst 2 within the Employee Relations and Workforce Support Division.

This role will utilize your current knowledge and experience to independently resolve routine employee relations matters while offering opportunities to learn and collaboratively address more complex or sensitive issues.

Achieve your career goals and help maintain a fair, positive, and productive workplace with us!

Requirements

In this HR Analyst 2 position, you will be responsible for investigations and contract interpretations on behalf of the assigned agencies interests as well as providing employee relations related guidance to managers and supervisors.

Work involves reviewing discipline requests from management and contractual grievances employees, conducting fact findings, scheduling and conducting meetings, and preparing reports.

Our team will rely on you to provide guidance, assistance, and training to supervisory and management personnel concerning labor/management issues.

This includes the development, implementation, and enforcement of work performance plans, sick leave use issues, progressive discipline, and all other corrective actions.

Effectively interpreting collective bargaining agreements as well as interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and other rules is essential for your responsibility to provide accurate and appropriate advice to supervisory and management personnel in these circumstances.

Your work will also include assisting with contract negotiations, preparing for arbitration cases, and participating in the investigation of issues that may have statewide impact, financial liability, and critical sensitivity.

Advance your understanding of human resource principles and collaborate with our dedicated team!

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Selected candidate can choose a 37.5 hour per week schedule between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three 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.

Qualifications

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:

• This particular position also requires six or more months of full-time professional experience in employee relations.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

Additional 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.