HR Analyst

Human Resource Analyst 2Make an impact where it matters most! The Human Resource Analyst 2 with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a dynamic position that supports important labor and employee relations work at Southwestern Veterans' Center. This role allows you to influence positive change and strengthen teamwork through clear guidance and consistent practices. You help ensure that policies are applied fairly and that workplace concerns are addressed with care. Apply today if you enjoy working with people and building strong relationships!Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.This position supports the veterans home by managing employee relations and labor relations activities for multiple unions. It plays a key role in guiding supervisors, improving processes, and helping maintain fair and consistent workplace practices. As a Human Resource Analyst 2, you will perform the following duties:Staff Oversight: Supervise timekeeping staff, as well as support accurate time and leave processesLeave Management: Review leave procedures, resolve payroll issues, and train supervisors on leave policiesDiscipline Coordination: Conduct investigations, review incidents, and guide supervisors through disciplinary stepsGrievance Handling: Research cases, prepare responses, and represent management in discussions with unionsLabor Meetings: Facilitate meetings with union representatives, prepare packets, and maintain positive working relationshipsPolicy Guidance: Interpret contract language and policies and respond to employee inquiriesInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.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.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); orTwo years of analytical experience that includes one year of professional human resource or equal opportunity experience, and a bachelor's degree; orAn 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.Legal Requirements:A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.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 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 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. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.