Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

THE POSITION
Human Resource Analyst Trainee - Grow Your Skills, Solve Real Problems, Make an Impact!
Are you curious, analytical, and excited to learn how organizations really work? Step into a training level role where you will build a strong foundation in position classification and organization management (OM) - while helping Commonwealth agencies solve real workforce challenges. As a Human Resource Analyst Trainee, you will participate in a 12-month development program that combines hands-on experience, close mentorship, and formal training. You will learn how to analyze jobs, understand organizational structures, collaborate with customers, and help agencies operate more effectively.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role supports organizational management work by helping agencies understand job duties, structure, and staffing needs. As a Human Resource Analyst Trainee, you will perform the following duties:
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<li>Program Understanding: Develop an understanding of agency operations to identify classification, pay, and organizational needs</li>
<li>Collaboration: Work with supervisors, consultants, HR staff, and leaders to explore options and deliver customer focused solutions</li>
<li>Desk Audits: Participate in employee and supervisor interviews to understand real world duties and responsibilities</li>
<li>Data Analysis: Research and analyze information to support job evaluations and organizational assessments</li>
<li>Job Comparison: Compare job duties to job specifications to determine appropriate classifications</li>
<li>Assignment Evaluation: Evaluate temporary working out of classification assignments and reporting relationship updates</li>
<li>Talent Support: Assist agencies during hiring workflows by reviewing position descriptions for classification accuracy</li>
<li>Worksite Visits: Visit worksites to observe duties, gather information, and build understanding of how jobs function</li>
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Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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<li>Full-time employment</li>
<li>Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.</li>
<li>Work schedule is negotiable.</li>
<li>Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week. 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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.</li>
<li>Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.</li>
<li>You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.</li>
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Required Experience, Training &amp; Eligibility
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
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<li>A bachelor's degree, including 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field; or</li>
<li>An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.</li>
<li>Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credit.</li>
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Other Requirements:
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<li>You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.</li>
<li>You must be able to perform essential job functions.</li>
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How to Apply:
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<li>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).</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.</li>
<li>Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.</li>
<li>All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools &amp; Job Seekers for additional information.</li>
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Veterans:
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<li>Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.</li>
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<li>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 <a href="http://www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html</a> and click on Veterans.</li>
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Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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<li>711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).</li>
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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
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<li>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).
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<li>Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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<li>Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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<li>You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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<li>your score may be lower than deserved.
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<li>you may be disqualified.
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<li>You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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<li>Your results will be provided via email.
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Human Resource Analyst Trainee (Administration and Management Trainee)

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