FMLA Specialist - Human Resource Analyst

THE POSITION

We are here to help! When employees of the Commonwealth have need for medical leave or are adding a new addition to their family, we are here to help them navigate the process for FMLA. Providing them eligibility information, reviewing their paperwork and getting them the approved time off. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Human Resource Service Center (HRSC) FMLA Services is a team of dedicated staff who are called upon when Commonwealth employees need support the most.

We are looking for a customer focused, detail-oriented, and compassionate analyst to join our team. If you are ready for an exhilarating challenge where you can support your fellow Commonwealth employees and gain indispensable skills, we want to hear from you!

As an FMLA Specialist, you will be working within the HR Service Center, as a team member of the Time Services Division, FMLA Services section. Administers the FMLA and Leave Donation programs for an assigned client area using collective bargaining agreements, Management Directives and other policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure efficiency and consistency.

You will have the opportunity to provide direction, information and guidance to employees, supervisors/managers and human resource office staff related to FMLA absences and leave donations.

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

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30 minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, in office one day per month, 3rd Tuesday. 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.

• 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.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 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…