Human Resource Analyst 1 at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania

THE POSITION Do you have a desire to help employees and organizations learn, grow, and succeed? Do you want your human resource (HR) work to support a highly talented team of professionals providing innovative care and outreach services through State Veteran Homes? If that sounds like a good fit for you, apply for this Human Resource Analyst 1 position with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). Be part of something bigger than yourself with our team! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will participate in placement work for the DMVA by serving as the Placement Specialist for three of the State Veterans Homes. As a departmental subject matter expert on recruitment and placement issues, your responsibilities will include reviewing all incoming hiring and related requests, researching and evaluating available data to develop strategies aimed to establish an optimal candidate pool, ensuring that pre-employment requirements are met, and updating tracking reports to effectively manage the process of filing vacancies. This includes providing guidance to hiring managers and veteran home staff to resolve any inaccuracies and ensure all requirements are met. You will also provide assistance with the selection of interview questions and criteria, participate in discussions to gather current and anticipated hiring needs, and assist with or provide training sessions for field sites regarding all aspects of the talent acquisition program. Our team will rely on you to develop creative solutions while ensuring a cohesive and consistent approach to hiring activities that aligns with policies and processes. Apply now, advance your HR career, and make a lasting impact on employees within the DMVA today! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to five days per pay period. 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 Annville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.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 QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Successful completion of the Human Resource Management Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); orOne year as a Human Resource Assistant 2 or an Equal Opportunity Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); orOne year of paraprofessional analytical experience and a bachelor's degree; orAn 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. You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.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. 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.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/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.