Human Resource Analyst 2 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Support Administration

Are you dedicated to ensuring allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation receive full attention and are thoroughly investigated? If so, consider joining Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Human Resources (DHS/HR) as a Human Resource Analyst 2. We are on the lookout for a self-starter with a working knowledge of HR principles and practices, conflict resolution, complaint investigation, policy interpretation, and policies. Bring your specialized skillset to our department and make your career goals a reality!

As a Human Resource Analyst 2, you will be responsible for performing a broad range of employee relations personnel functions. This involves utilizing independent judgment while investigating charges of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), PA Human Relations Commission (PHRC), and the PA State Civil Service Commission (SCSC) by current and former employees. Work includes coordinating the DHS Performance Management process; reviewing performance reviews and self-reviews returned by DHS supervisors/staff; as well as serving as the Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator where you will work in conjunction with the DHS Performance Improvement Manager. You will also have the opportunity to oversee the progressive discipline process by coordinating with management and staff. This position requires an extensive working knowledge of County Leave Policies and the Family and Medical Leave Act, as you will be answering questions as well as providing information to employees and/or supervisors. Additional responsibilities include:

• Conducting orientation and onboarding for all DHS new hires
• Attending meetings, seminars, and in-service trainings
• Preparing salary surveys, affirmative action reports, and other demographic reports
• Representing DGS at fact finding conferences
• Responding to inquiries regarding job postings
• Serving as backup in the absence of HR Manager or Administrator
  

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience in the performance of technical human resource duties at the journeyman level, including experience in the area of the parenthetical; and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any 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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• 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.

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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.

• 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.