Human Resource Analyst 2

THE POSITION

Join the Human Resource Office for Transportation as a Human Resource Analyst 2 in the Employee Relations and Workforce Support Division and help support meaningful employee relations work across District 8-0. This role allows you to strengthen workplace practices by guiding disciplinary procedures and reviewing key issues. You will help managers make sound decisions while gaining valuable experience in labor relations. This position offers strong opportunities to grow professionally and contribute to positive outcomes for staff.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on disciplinary procedures, grievance activity, and contract interpretation to support staff across District 8-0. It requires careful judgment, detailed investigation, and clear communication with managers and employees. As a Human Resource Analyst 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Disciplinary Coordination: Review cases, conduct conferences, and recommend appropriate actions
• Grievance Review: Investigate concerns, prepare summaries, and participate in Step 1 through Step 3 meetings
• Case Preparation: Assist with arbitration, Civil Service appeals, and EEO complaint responses
• Policy Guidance: Interpret agreements, revise policies, and advise staff on contract matters
• Arrest Case Handling: Gather information, evaluate circumstances, and recommend actions in accordance with guidelines
• UC Representation: Prepare information for unemployment compensation cases and represent the Department during hearings

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. AWS (alternate work schedule) may be available.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.
  
  

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 Guidelines.
• 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 materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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 inter