Human Resource Analyst 2

As a Human Resource Analyst 2 with the Office of Administration, you will play a key role in developing safety programs and supporting agencies throughout the Department of Human Services. This role gives you the opportunity to serve as Safety Coordinator, provide training, assist with safety reviews, and help strengthen important workplace procedures. You will collaborate with consultants, managers, and staff to ensure effective and consistent safety practices. This opportunity is perfect for someone who values coordination, communication, and meaningful public service.

This role focuses on developing safety programs, coordinating training, and monitoring workplace compliance for the Department of Human Services. It involves guiding safety practices, reviewing agency procedures, and supporting responses to workplace concerns. As a Human Resource Analyst 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Safety Coordination: Administer the agency safety program and support compliance with Accident and Illness Prevention Program requirements
• Program Development: Create and revise safety procedures and ensure distribution and implementation across field sites
• Training Support: Develop and conduct training on employee safety, hazard awareness, and regulatory requirements
• Compliance Monitoring: Review safety reports, site audits, and committee minutes to identify issues and recommend improvements
• Incident Analysis: Evaluate accident and illness data to support corrective actions and improve safety practices
• Workplace Guidance: Assist with workplace violence prevention efforts and provide technical assistance to managers and staff

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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, two days a week in the office and three days work from home. Telework will potentially be available after the completion of the six month probationary period. 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.
• The Commonwealth provides an excellent benefits package, pay increases, paid leave and
  holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 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.