Human Resource Analyst 3 (General)

Reference #: 4565519

THE POSITION

Are you looking for an opportunity to specialize in employee relations? The General Government Human Resource Office has an opening for a Human Resource Analyst 3 (General) to work as an Employee Relations Specialist. Advance you career with our team and conduct investigations for potential employee misconduct, consulting with managers and working with the various unions served by the General Government HR Office. Join our team today!DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn this position, you will be responsible for providing technical assistance, advice, and interpretation to managers and supervisors on labor relation issues or contract changes. You will also participate in developing policies and procedures to resolve potential or existing manager/employee problems. This includes ensuring compliance with existing labor contracts, Civil Service Rules, Personnel Rules, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action practices, Fair Labor Standards Act, Governor's Code of Conduct, Management Directives, Whistleblower Act, and various Human Resource related federal and state laws, policies, and procedures.Specific duties cover the following areas: consulting with managers on employee relations activities, handling disciplinary matters, conducting investigations, responding to standard and accelerated grievances, participating in contract negotiations, conducting training on employee relations matters, analyzing polices and developing recommendations for improvements, participating in meet and discuss sessions and labor management meetings, reviewing and preparing responses to unemployment compensation claims, and a variety of other assignments.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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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.

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as a Human Resource Analyst 2 in the area of the parenthetical; or

One year as a Field Human Resource Officer 1, and one year of professional experience in the area of the parenthetical; or

Two years of experience in the performance of professional human resource work, including one year of professional experience in the area of the parenthetical; 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.

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 mate ials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.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.