Human Resource Analyst 1 (General)

Human Resource Analyst 1 (General)Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4295415) ApplyHuman Resource Analyst 1 (General)Salary$49,839.00 - $75,795.00 AnnuallyLocation Cumberland County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2023-70231-0501ADepartmentExecutive OfficesDivisionEX OA HROO CR/PB/CD/VA/SO TlntOpening Date12/01/2023Closing Date12/14/2023 11:59 PM EasternJob Code0501APosition Number00199388UnionNon-UnionBargaining UnitA3Pay GroupST06Bureau / Division Code00813754Bureau / DivisionDepartment of Corrections HR OfficeWorksite Address1920 Technology ParkwayCityMechanicsburg, PennsylvaniaZip Code17050Contact NameSamantha ChengContact Phone717.857.3322Contact Emailscheng@pa.gov

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THE POSITIONAre you ready to take your career to the next level? The Talent Management Division within the Department of Corrections (DOC) Human Resource (HR) Office is seeking a Human Resource Analyst 1 with exceptional communications skills to join our team. This position gives you the opportunity to serve as the recruitment coordinator for the DOC HR Office and provide HR support managing various projects and programs. Join us as we work to secure top talent for the commonwealth! DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn this role, you will serve as the Recruitment Coordinator for all positions serviced by the DOC’s HR Office. This includes coordinating efforts with the Enterprise Recruitment Division, participating in the development of specialized and localized recruitment efforts, reviewing recruitment requests, and collaborating on recruitment plans. Effective communication is an essential function of this position as you will be corresponding with hiring managers, assisting applicants, and providing support to current employees. Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

Providing strategic support and guidance to the DOC’s Recruitment Captain,

Coordinating and managing on-site SCI events including determining event type, working with the Trainee Hiring Team, completing after action reviews for each event, and recommending and implementing changes to event logistics for improvement

Researching and coordinating multidisciplinary projects, which include those related to talent acquisition, specialized hiring, and focused recruitment efforts, with various staff in order to develop recommendations or solutions

Acting as the Internship Coordinator

Developing and maintaining vacancy status reports

Researching position statuses, identifying any potential issues, and providing frequent updates on high priority jobs

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=00199388)

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

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

Work schedule is flexible.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days a week. Office location is Technology Parkway/DOC; however, this position will not need to report to Technology Parkway. If selected candidate is someone from the field, they can stay at their current work location or an authorized field site. 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 Mechanicsburg.

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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS 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.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation.

Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower class by the posting closing date with no break in service.

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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

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 & WellnessWe 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 PlanningWe 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 BalanceWe 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 CultureWe 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 PerksSometimes, 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.01 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

No

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CS-MET 1 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.

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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

No

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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

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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

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CS-INSTRUCTIONS 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

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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 PerformanceSelect 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.

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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.

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CS-EDUCATION 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

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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 PerformanceSelect 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.

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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 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.

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CS-EDUCATION 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

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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 PerformanceSelect 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.

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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 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.

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CS-EDUCATION 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

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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 PerformanceSelect 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.

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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 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.

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CS-EDUCATION 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

Required Question

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