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Human Resource Analyst 1

Salary

$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-33210-05011

Department

Executive Offices

Division

EX OA TMO BOOM Pos Clsftn Srvs

Opening Date

09/09/2025

Closing Date

9/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

05011

Position Number

50435511

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00813033

Bureau / Division

Organization Management, Position Classification Services

Worksite Address

Finance Building, Room 310

Worksite Address

613 North Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Jennifer Venturo

Contact Phone

717.787.6154

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you looking to kickstart your human resource career ? If so, consider joining the Office of Administration, Position Classification Services as a Human Resource Analyst 1. In this role, you will actively participate in practical training exercises and work assignments where you will develop the skills necessary to deliver Organization Management (OM) services to client agencies. Make your career aspirations a reality with our OM team that is dedicated to ensuring compliance with classification principles, procedures, and standards!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Human Resource Analyst 1, you will be tasked with determining the most appropriate job classification of filled and vacant positions, evaluating temporary working out-of-classification and change supervisor requests, analyzing agency reorganization requests, and providing position description consultative support and related organization management services. Work involves participating in training-level assignments including reviewing position and organization information, conducting research, interviewing employees and supervisors, as well as preparing detailed analysis reports that include classification and pay determinations. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with supervisors and higher-level analysts to evaluate programs and operations to identify organization management needs, explore options, and deliver solutions to customers.

Join us to expand upon your technical writing and analytical expertise as you uncover employee duties and ensure positions are properly classified and compensated!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

+ 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:

+ Successful completion of the Human Resource Management Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or

+ One year as a Human Resource Assistant 2 or an Equal Opportunity Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or

+ One year of paraprofessional analytical experience and a bachelor’s degree;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.

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 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing 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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Human Resource Management Trainee program?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Human Resource Assistant 2 for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Equal Opportunity Assistant for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

How much full-time paraprofessional analytical experience do you possess?

+ 1 year or more

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

08

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

09

How many semester credits of college coursework have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ 120 credits or more

+ 90 but less than 120 credits

+ 60 but less than 90 credits

+ 30 but less than 60 credits

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

10

CS-INSTRUCTIONS - You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You may attach a resume, but youmustalso complete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx)

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

+ Yes

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – ANALYZING INFORMATION

Gathers, reviews, and analyzes job specifications, position descriptions, collective bargaining contracts, and other relevant information for classification grievances, classification appeals, and requests to reclassify positions. Recommends approval or denial of requested action.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience analyzing reported data and verifying the accuracy of information. I was responsible for recommending approval or denial of action.

+ B. I have experience analyzing reported data and verifying the accuracy of information. However, someone else recommended approval or denial of the action based on my analysis.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis, logic, or research methods.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience analyzing reported data and verifying the accuracy of information.

+ Your experience recommending approval or denial of action.

13

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Develops various correspondence such as letters, memorandums, and technical analysis reports to convey findings of classification decisions.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience developing correspondence. I was responsible for the final document that conveyed information to the intended recipient.

+ B. I have experience developing correspondence; however, someone else was responsible for the final document that conveyed information to the intended recipient.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, journalism, or communications.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience developing correspondence. Be sure to specify your level of responsibility.

16

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

17

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Provides guidance, verbally and in writing, to program managers and other staff to explain applicable regulations, policies, and procedures relative to classification of filled and vacant positions, supervisor change requests, temporary work out-of-classification assignments, agency reorganizations, and position description consultative support. Utilizes customer service skills when dealing with adversarial situations and difficult personalities.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was also responsible for answering general questions and providing technical advice.

+ B. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information. I was responsible for answering general questions, but I referred technical questions to someone else to provide information.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, public speaking, social work, human services, public relations, or education.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

18

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information.

+ Your experience answering general questions.

+ Your experience providing technical advice.

19

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

20

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION

Conducts job studies and research by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting classification information, allocation guidelines, policies, and procedures in order to update or prepare new job specifications or other relative documents.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience researching records and files for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling and summarizing information from a variety of data sources.

+ B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to statistics, research design and analysis, or data collection.

+ D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

21

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience compiling and summarizing information from a variety of data sources.

+ Your experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location.

22

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov