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Human Resource Analyst 1 (General)-March 2024

Pennsylvania

Mar 28, 2026

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　　Human Resource Analyst 1 (General)

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　　Human Resource Analyst 1 (General)

　　Salary

　　$49,839.00 - $75,795.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Dauphin County, PA

　　Job Type

　　Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

　　Job Number

　　CS-2024-73798-0501A

　　Department

　　Executive Offices

　　Division

　　EX OA HROO HS Tlnt Mgmt

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Job Code

　　0501A

　　Position Number

　　50671560

　　Union

　　Non Union

　　Bargaining Unit

　　Pay Group

　　ST06

　　Bureau / Division Code

　　00813554

　　Bureau / Division

　　Human Services HR Office, Talent Management

　　Worksite Address

　　Health & Welfare Building

　　Worksite Address

　　625 Forster St, Room 106

　　City

　　Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

　　Zip Code

　　17120

　　Contact Name

　　Bridget Racis

　　Contact Email

　　[email protected]

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　THE POSITION

　　Do you have talent acquisition experience and strong analytical skills? The Human Services Human Resource (HR) Office is seeking an HR professional to perform talent acquisition functions. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to support an agency that assists Pennsylvanians in leading safe, healthy, and productive lives, this position may be for you!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　As a Human Resource Analyst 1, you will be responsible for managing hiring processes for assigned Department of Human Services (DHS) organizations and providing technical advice and guidance to hiring managers regarding hiring options, interviewing candidates and making selections. This involves reviewing requests to fill vacant positions, researching and evaluating available data to develop strategies to establish an optimal candidate pool, and creating requisitions and related documents for approved to fill vacancies, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

　　In this position you will provide thorough, seasoned guidance to hiring managers regarding the best method to fill positions efficiently and effectively and assist with developing interview questions and criteria. You will also communicate with candidates through conditional job offer and non-selection notifications, participate in discussions with hiring managers, research issues and problems, make recommendations for resolutions, and implement agreed upon solutions. Take the next step in your career and join our team!

　　Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50671560) .

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment

　　Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.

　　Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week per operational needs. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

　　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 of experience in the performance of technical human resource duties; 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 will 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

　　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.

　　Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !

　　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, six 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.

　　Do you possess at least one year of full-time experience performing technical human resource duties? (These functions include selection, employee training (teaching in an educational setting is not "employee training"), career counseling, labor relations, classification, compensation, employee benefits, workforce planning, staffing, employee safety, recruitment, placement, examination development, human resource research and evaluation, applicant assessment, human resource transactions, human resource management systems operations, EEO (EEO Contract Compliance work limited to reviewing contracts, request for proposals and other purchasing related documents is not qualifying), Employee Assistance Programs, Workplace Violence, Alternate Dispute Resolution, and investigations concerning compliance with employment rules, policies, and laws.)

　　Yes

　　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.

　　Do you possess a bachelor's degree? 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. 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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

　　Yes

　　If you do not possess a bachelor's degree, how much 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. 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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

　　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

　　How much graduate coursework have you completed in human resources; public, business, or hospital administration; labor or industrial relations; industrial engineering; management; any field of psychology (industrial/organizational, assessment, educational, applied ,etc.); any field of law (employment, criminal, corporate, etc.); educational or vocational counseling; or other fields closely related to human resources?

　　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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

　　30 credits or more

　　Less than 30 credits

　　None

　　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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

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

　　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) .

　　Yes

　　WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PREPARING WRITTEN DOCUMENTS

　　Prepares and edits job posting language for vacant positions of various agencies. Develops and edits screening questions related to work experience or education to assist in filtering applicant qualifications. Corresponds (via email) with agency clients regarding posting language and screening questions.

　　Levels of Performance

　　Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

　　A. I have experience preparing and editing job posting/advertisement language. I have also developed and edited screening criteria/questions to assist in filtering applicant qualifications.

　　B. I have experience preparing and editing job posting/advertisement language; or I have developed and edited screening criteria/questions to assist in filtering applicant qualifications.

　　C. I have experience preparing written materials, such as technical or analytical documents, or composing email correspondence to clarify or relay information;

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

　　E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

　　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 preparing and editing job posting/advertisement language.

　　Your experience developing and editing screening criteria/questions.

　　Your experience preparing written materials.

　　Your level of responsibility.

　　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

　　WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

　　Communicates verbally and in writing with agency contacts regarding job postings or hiring policies, guidelines, and procedures. Responds to inquiries from applicants and the general public regarding application, referral, and hire status or other related inquiries. Utilizes customer service skills when dealing with adversarial situations.

　　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 regarding job postings/advertisements or hiring processes.

　　B. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information related to areas of human resources other than job postings/advertisements or hiring processes.

　　C. I have experience interacting with individuals and utilizing customer service skills to understand concerns and explain relevant information related to subjects other than human resources.

　　D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to counseling, psychology, sociology, public relations, education, or employment law.

　　E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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

　　Your experience explaining relevant information regarding job postings/advertisements or hiring processes.

　　Your experience explaining relevant information related to areas of human resources other than job postings/advertisements or hiring processes.

　　Your experience explaining relevant information related to subjects other than human resources.

　　Your level of responsibility.

　　College/University

　　Course Title

　　Credits/Clock Hours

　　WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – ANALYZING INFORMATION

　　Analyzes job applications in order to determine applicants' eligibility for hire. Communicates findings in order to make recommendations for further action.

　　Levels of Performance

　　Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

　　A. I have experience analyzing applicant qualifications to determine if applicants were suitable for a position. My analysis included recommendations for further action.

　　B. I have experience analyzing human resource information in order to make recommendations for further action.

　　C. I have experience analyzing data or information not related to human resources in order to make recommendations for further action.

　　D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis or logic.

　　E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

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

　　Your experience analyzing applicant qualifications and making recommendations for further action.

　　Your experience analyzing human resource information and making recommendations for further action.

　　You experience analyzing information or data not related to human resources and making recommendations for further action.

　　Your level of responsibility.

　　College/University

　　Course Title

　　Credits/Clock Hours

　　WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - COMPUTER SOFTWARE SYSTEMS

　　Utilizes NEOGOV, an applicant tracking system, to post vacant positions and review applicant materials in order to process recruitment and hiring needs.

　　Levels of Performance

　　Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

　　A. I have experience utilizing an applicant tracking system to post vacant positions or review applicant materials in order to process recruitment and hiring needs.

　　B. I have experience utilizing computer software, such as databases and spreadsheets, in order to organize and retrieve information.

　　C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to computer applications that store and house data.

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

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

　　Your experience utilizing applicant tracking systems to post vacancies or review applicant materials in order to process recruitment and hiring needs.

　　Your experience utilizing computer software such as databases and spreadsheets in order to organize and retrieve information.

　　Your level of responsibility.

　　College/University

　　Course Title

　　Credits/Clock Hours

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

　　Address

　　613 North Street

　　Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

　　Website

　　http://www.employment.pa.gov

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