Human Resource Analyst 2

THE POSITION

Are you eager to expand upon your technical human resource (HR) knowledge? If so, consider joining the Human Services HR Office as a Human Resource Analyst 2 in our Employee Relations Division. In this role, you will utilize your analytical and communication skills to provide technical assistance and advice to all levels of management in the Department of Human Services. If you are eager to learn and grow in your career while working in a collaborative work environment, this is a perfect opportunity for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Human Resource Analyst 2, you will be performing a full range of employee relations functions for the Department of Human Services, an agency with over 14,000 employees who serve Pennsylvania’s must vulnerable citizens. You will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring all Unemployment Compensation (UC) claims for the Department of Human Services (DHS), requiring frequent, clear, and timely communication with departmental HR staff including the director, labor relations and/or benefits staff, the Office of Legal Counsel, Governor's Office of Administration, and staff of the Third Party Administrator (TPA) for UC Claims. Work also involves serving as a Department Workplace Violence Coordinator and acting as the backup for the State Employee's Assistance Program (SEAP) Coordinator. Lastly, you will have the opportunity to review incidents and conduct investigations as necessary, recommending corrective action and advising managers on action plans to prevent future incidents.

Take your career up a notch with the Human Services HR Office!

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 9:00 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, up to 3 days per week, upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. 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 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

• 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.

• 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.

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.