Human Resource Analyst

THE POSITION

Help keep the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). on time! We are looking for an enthusiastic and diligent candidate who is interested in furthering their human resource career in the area of time and absence management and building on prior experience performing timekeeping or payroll administration duties.

As a Human Resource Analyst 1 serving as a Regional Time Advisor in the field of time and attendance, you will work directly with field human resource officers and central office bureaus to provide policy interpretation on time rules, contractual entitlements, and absence management.

Your work will help ensure Department-wide accuracy, consistency, and efficient timely processing. Responsibilities in this role include:

• Time Program Oversight:
  Supervise district timekeepers; manage, monitor, and audit time, attendance, and work schedule functions
• Technical Assistance:
  Research, analyze, and resolve complex errors within the department’s custom interfaces and interconnected systems
• Program Guidance:
  Maintain complete understanding, interpret, and provide advice on time and absence matters related to union contracts, bargaining unit rules, multiple shift and 24/7 operations, union side letters, temporary working out of class, and alternate work schedules
• Policy Support:
  Review and analyze current practices; draft new policies for approval; distribute answers about new and revised policies
• Training Delivery:
  Create and present training for various audiences on time management tools, rules, and systems; review manuals and related documents to ensure all information is accurate and up to date
• Coordination Duties:
  Ensure timely communication with employees, supervisors, and managers; serve as a liaison between central offices and field teams

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 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 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

• 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.

• This particular position also requires a minimum of six months of full‑time paraprofessional experience performing timekeeping or payroll administration duties.
• 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.

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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.