Human Resource Analyst 1 (Employee Relations)

THE POSITION

Are you interested in shaping positive workplace experiences across the Commonwealth? The Revenue and Insurance Human Resource Office is looking for a Human Resource Analyst 1 who is eager to learn, contribute, and make an impact by supporting employee relations. In this role, every day brings new challenges and a chance to further develop your human resource skills. Join us to play a key role in helping to resolve workplace issues and assisting leaders build strong teams!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will be supporting employee relations and labor management activities for the Revenue and Insurance Human Resource Office. Work involves research, communication, and problem solving across a wide range of workplace issues. As a Human Resource Analyst 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Grievance Review: Evaluate discipline and contractual grievance cases and take steps to gather facts and develop agency positions
• Contract Guidance: Provide interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and offer direction to supervisors and managers
• Corrective Actions: Assess disciplinary requests, recommend actions, and prepare related letters and documents
• Investigation Support: Participate in investigations involving sensitive matters and help prepare agency responses
• Labor Relations Work: Assist with negotiations, brief managers on contract changes, and support labor arbitration preparation
• Training and Liaison Tasks: Develop training materials and coordinate with other HR programs on employee relations topics

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are negotiable between 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office 2 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

• Successful completion of the Human Resource Management Trainee program(Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year as a Human Resource Assistant 2 or an Equal Opportunity Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of paraprofessional analytical experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.