Human Resource Analyst 3

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Human Resource Office is seeking a highly motivated and organized Human Resource Analyst 3 for its Employee Relations and Workforce Support Division. The position performs analytical and advisory employee relations work to help ensure that managers, supervisors, and negotiated contracts support fairness, consistency, and productivity across the state.

The role represents management during grievance processes, helps ensure management’s viewpoints are represented in collective bargaining, and advises managers and supervisors on labor contracts, related agreements, laws, and rules. Duties include representing management in discipline and contract interpretation grievances; investigating grievances and alleged code of conduct and Ethics Act violations; preparing investigation reports; researching and preparing position papers and recommendations for contract negotiations; and monitoring implementation efforts. The position also provides guidance and training on contract requirements, Commonwealth policies, corrective discipline, and performance management; coordinates labor-management committee meetings; and helps develop and refine employee-relations procedures.

This is full-time employment, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 60-minute lunch. Part-time telework of up to three days per week may be available. Telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location in Pennsylvania; the ability to telework may change. Employees unable to telework may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

Requirements

• Meet one of the minimum experience and training paths: 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 including two years of professional human resource experience and a bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• If claiming education in application answers, attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Represent management in discipline and contract interpretation grievances at all steps of the grievance process and serve as a panel member for committee meetings.
• Investigate discipline and contract interpretation grievances and alleged Code of Conduct and Ethics Act violations, and write reports of findings.
• Research and prepare position papers, present recommendations and analyses to management, and help monitor implementation efforts for accuracy.
• Guide and train managers and supervisors on contract requirements, Commonwealth policies, corrective discipline concepts and processes, and performance evaluation, management, and improvement strategies.
• Organize, schedule, and coordinate labor-management committee meetings and prepare required materials.
• Help develop and refine procedures that support effective employee relations and managers’ understanding of and compliance with requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level