Human Resource Analyst

THE POSITION

Are you ready to further your career in human resources? The Department of Environmental Protection is looking for a highly motivated and organized individual. We are seeking a Human Resource Analyst 2 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 2, 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:
  Handle discipline and contract grievances at the first step; complete training to take on more advanced levels, learn how to represent Management at first step meetings, Joint Area Committee meetings, and State Committee meetings for AGP grievances; may also serve as a panel member during Joint Area and State Committee sessions

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch
• Telework:
  Opportunity to work from home part‑time, up to 3 days per week, with a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable

• 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 Guidelines
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

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.

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.

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