Human Resource Analyst 3 (Local Government) - Allegheny County Support Administration

Does the possibility of joining a team of passionate and hard-working human resource (HR) professionals sound inspiring to you? The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Human Resources/Training and Payroll (BHRTP), is seeking a motivated Human Resource Analyst 3 to provide a wide variety of human resource and administrative functions surrounding collective bargaining agreements and grievance administration. If you have a comprehensive working knowledge of human resource principles and practices and employee relations guidelines, this may be the position for you!

This Human Resource Analyst 3 position functions as the Employee Relations Manager and is responsible for providing direct oversight of investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, internal complaints, performance management, progressive discipline, leaves of absences, and more. It is imperative to ensure that all investigative information is kept entirely confidential and that all staff within the unit understand the importance of adhering to this requirement. Within this role, you must exercise diligent time management and professional communication with all stakeholders. Excellent leadership skills are vital, as you will be supervising a staff of HR Analyst 2s, in addition to participating in the process of orientation and onboarding for all DHS new hires.

This professional is expected to maintain a current knowledge base of employee and labor relations trends, legal decisions, and statutory changes. You will conduct research necessary to support employee relations and advise managers and employees on sensitive labor and employee relations matters, including grievance, performance issues, and disciplinary actions. You will also advise and assist managers in identifying employee relations issues and determining possible courses of action. Appropriate negotiation strategies are employed to develop bargaining goals and negotiate contracts consistent with DHS's mission, values, and goals.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours/week.
• Work hours are 8:00 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 2 days per week, following 6 months of employment. 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 Pittsburgh.
• 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 full journeyman level involving specialized or supervisory work, 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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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.