Human Resource Analyst 1

About the Role

The Human Resource Office for General Government is offering an exciting opportunity to grow your skills as a Human Resource Analyst 1. This role supports employee‑relations work that helps maintain fairness and clear communication across many offices. You will collaborate with leaders and staff to resolve issues and strengthen workplace practices, providing a meaningful way to support employees while expanding your human‑resources knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Case Review: Examine grievances and related information to support consistent responses.
• Information Gathering: Collect facts needed for investigations and analyses.
• Appeal Support: Assist agency attorneys with Civil Service appeals, Human Relations Commission complaints, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints.
• Contract Application: Learn how to apply provisions of contracts, memoranda of understanding, side letters, and local agreements.
• Agreement Assistance: Help review or develop proposed Local Agreements for offices, boards, councils, or commissions.
• Assist with performance‑management processes, unemployment claims, and the State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP).

Work Schedule

Full‑time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. Telework is available part‑time; you must report in‑office two days per week and have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection from an approved Pennsylvania location. If telework is not possible, you may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Telework eligibility is subject to change.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Human Resource Management Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title), or
• One year as a Human Resource Assistant 2 or an Equal Opportunity Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title), or
• One year of paraprofessional analytical experience and a bachelor’s degree, or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Application Instructions

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. Eligibility information must be provided on the application, including detailed experience and education. If you claim education in the supplemental questions, attach a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Applications must be submitted by the posting closing date; late submissions will not be accepted. Failure to follow these requirements may eliminate you from consideration. All application materials and interview responses must reflect your own experience, qualifications, and work. Generative AI tools may be used for preparation only; using AI to misrepresent information or assist during interviews is prohibited.

Examination Information

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position; no additional written exam is required. Your score is based on the detailed information you provide and is valid only for this posting. Provide complete and accurate information; otherwise, your score may be lower or you may be disqualified. You may apply only once for this posting, and results will be provided via email.