Human Resource Analyst 3

Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Department of Corrections is seeking a capable Human Resource Analyst 3 to strengthen employee relations across its facilities. This position provides guidance, conducts investigations, and delivers training to management, executives, and HR staff to uphold fair, consistent personnel practices. Based in Cumberland County with a hybrid work setup, the role blends collaborative in-person work with remote flexibility while guiding labor relations within a critical state agency.

Responsibilities

• Offer advisory support to managers on contract interpretation, disciplinary actions, and employee relations matters
• Investigate grievances, analyze concerns, draft responses, and participate in related hearings
• Assess disciplinary requests for consistency and defensibility under established procedures
• Review and conduct investigations to ensure adequate evidence and outline steps to strengthen findings
• Develop and deliver training programs related to employee relations and updates in collective bargaining
• Attend labor management meetings and related sessions, preparing follow-up responses

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment with a schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, including a 30-minute lunch
• Telework potential: up to three days per week from a securely configured home or approved Pennsylvania location; if telework is not possible, you may report to the headquarters in Mechanicsburg, PA. Availability of telework can change at any time, with details provided during the interview
• Starting salary may be non-negotiable in certain cases
• Selected candidates will receive communications via email; please monitor your inbox and spam/junk folders

Supplemental Information

• Completing the application and all supplemental questions serves as the exam for this position; no additional written exam is required at a test center
• Your score derives from the information provided on the application and responses to supplemental questions
• The score is valid only for this specific posting
• Provide complete and accurate information to avoid a lower score or disqualification; you may apply/test only once for this posting
• Results will be communicated via email