Human Resource Analyst

Human Resource Analyst 3

The Department of Environmental Protection is looking for a highly motivated and organized individual. We are seeking a Human Resource Analyst 3 to join the Employee Relations and Workforce Support Division. If you have experience with labor relations, we want to talk to you!

This position provides analytical guidance and support in employee relations by helping managers understand policies, address workplace concerns, and apply contract requirements. You will have the opportunity to strengthen workforce practices across the agency through research, collaboration, and advisory work. As a Human Resource Analyst 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Grievance Support: Investigate workplace concerns and assist in responding to discipline and contract interpretation grievances
• Contract Guidance: Explain labor contract requirements and help managers apply policies correctly
• Investigation Assistance: Conduct research and gather information for matters involving conduct, ethics, or workplace rules
• Hearing Coordination: Support preparation for Civil Service and Labor Board hearings and assist with presenting management's position
• Committee Coordination: Organize labor management meetings and help communicate outcomes and expectations
• Grievance Representation and Committee Participation: Represent Management at first-step, second-step Joint Area Committee, and third-step State Committee for AGP grievances, and serve as a panel member at Joint Area and State Committee meetings.

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 8:00 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 3 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Human Resource Analyst 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of analytical experience that includes two years of professional human resource 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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.

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