About this opportunity
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania lists this Human Resource Analyst 2 opportunity in harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary
$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-
Department
Executive Offices
Division
EX OA HROO HL ERWS
Opening Date
09/23/2026
Closing Date
10/6/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
05012
Position Number
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
A3
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
EX OA HROO HL ERWS
Worksite Address
625 Forster Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17120
Contact Name
Amber Lontz
Contact Email
THE POSITION
Do you have a working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and thrive at handling complex negotiations? If so, take the next step in your career with the Department of Health as a Human Resource Analyst 2 within the Employee Relations Division. This position allows you to utilize your analytical and communication skills to provide technical assistance and advice to managers and supervisors. If you are eager to learn and grow in your career while working in a collaborative work environment, this is a perfect opportunity for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on helping managers and supervisors work through employee relations matters for the Department of Health. Work involves providing clear guidance and conducting investigations that support fair and consistent workplace practices. As a Human Resource Analyst 2, you will perform the following duties:
Contract Guidance: Provide direction to managers on how to apply and interpret labor contracts and related agreements
Investigation Work: Review concerns such as policy violations, conduct issues, and attendance problems; and prepare reports with findings
Disciplinary Support: Analyze disciplinary requests, prepare notices, and help lead pre-disciplinary conferences
Grievance Handling: Examine grievances, gather information, conduct hearings, and help negotiate resolutions
Safety Program Oversight: Manage the agency safety and health program and offer guidance on accident prevention and safety practices
Workplace Violence Review: Assess reported incidents, investigate concerns, and recommend steps to reduce future risks
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
This position requires travel throughout the Commonwealth.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 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/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Who can apply
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