Human Resource Analyst 2 - DHS Office of Income Maintenance Area 2

Full Job Description

Are you interested in a career with labor relations and human resource (HR) work supporting teams that serve low-income people in Pennsylvania through?numerous beneficial assistance programs?

We encourage you to apply for this HR Analyst 2 position with the Office of Income Maintenance (OIM), HR Department.

With our team, you will act as the local field HR representative for several County Assistance Offices (CAOs) and be responsible for providing HR support and services in labor relations, talent acquisition, time and attendance, and other essential HR functions.

An exceptional and exciting opportunity awaits. Join our dedicated team of professionals!

Requirements

In this Human Resource Analyst 2 position, your work will include planning, organizing, directing, and managing the HR functions for the County Assistance Offices (CAO) within the Department of Human Services (DHS) OIM Area 2.

This includes Labor Relations, Organization and Complement Management, Health and Safety, Time and Leave Administration, Payroll, Performance Management, Seniority, and Employee Training.

You will also act as a liaison for Central HR Services staff to support centralized HR programs including Talent Acquisition, Position Classification, and programs that directly support employees.

You duties will involve providing consultation and guidance to office administrators, managers, and supervisors on the particulars, processes, and applications of these programs; conducting or directing investigations related to grievances and potential disciplinary matters; recommending corrective actions as appropriate; and serving as the CAO representative at arbitrations, hearings, and appeals.

This also includes support CAOs in new employee local orientation, performance management, and HR program training, as well as work directly with the executive directors in determining present and future staffing needs in order to maintain an effective workforce.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in the development and recommendation of policy, procedure, or organization changes as necessary.

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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to two 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 at your assigned worksite address. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Travel: You will be required, when needed, to travel to worksites in Office of Income Maintenance Area 2.
• Overtime, as needed.
• Worksite Address: Position location may depend on the selected candidate’s location. The selected candidate will work at one of the following County Assistance Office (CAO) locations:
  • Dauphin CAO: 2432 N 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
  • York CAO: 130 N Duke St, York, PA 17401
  • Lancaster CAO: 832 Manor St, Lancaster, PA 17601
  • Berks CAO: 625 Cherry St, Reading, PA 19602
  • Chester CAO: 100 James Buchanan Drive, Thorndale, PA 19372
  • Bucks CAO: 1214 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA 19007
  • Delaware CAO: 701 Crosby Street, Suite A, Chester, PA 19013
• 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 titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, 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 submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation.

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.