Human Resource Analyst

THE POSITION

The Human Resource Analyst 5 with the Human Services Human Resource Office, Field Operations plays a vital role in strengthening workforce management across several major facilities. This position supports leaders who rely on clear guidance to navigate complex staffing and labor matters. It offers the chance to make meaningful improvements that help employees succeed in demanding environments. If you want to lead teams and shape effective HR strategies, this role provides that opportunity.

The Human Resource Analyst 5 with the Human Services Human Resource Office, Field Operations plays a vital role in strengthening workforce management across several major facilities. This position supports leaders who rely on clear guidance to navigate complex staffing and labor matters. It offers the chance to make meaningful improvements that help employees succeed in demanding environments. If you want to lead teams and shape effective HR strategies, this role provides that opportunity.

This position leads human resource operations for major Department of Human Services facilities and serves as a strategic advisor on workforce planning, labor relations, and organizational effectiveness. You will have the opportunity to guide human resource (HR) staff, support executive leaders, as well as ensure consistent and fair application of workforce policies. As a Human Resource Analyst 5, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Leadership:
  Direct HR officers by assigning work, reviewing performance, and guiding daily operations
• Labor Relations:
  Support facility leadership by addressing contract issues, participating in meetings, and managing grievance activities
• Employee Relations:
  Provide counsel on conduct concerns, investigations, workplace issues, and appropriate corrective steps
• Workforce Planning:
  Analyze staffing trends and develop strategies for recruitment, retention, and succession needs
• Organizational Support:
  Evaluate workforce challenges and recommend improvements that strengthen effectiveness
• Policy Guidance:
  Interpret employment policies, collective bargaining agreements, and regulatory requirements for facility staff

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, 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.

• One year as a Human Resource Analyst 4;
  Human Resource Director, PHRC; or Human Resource Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of analytical experience that includes four years of professional human resource 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.

• 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 state law.

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