Human Resource Analyst 1

We are here to help! When employees of the Commonwealth have need for medical leave or are adding a new addition to their family, we are here to help them navigate the process of the Family Medical and Leave Act (FMLA). Our knowledgeable staff provides the eligibility information, reviews paperwork and approves the time off. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Human Resource Service Center (HRSC) FMLA Services is a team of dedicated staff who are called upon when Commonwealth employees need support the most. We are looking for a customer focused, detail-oriented, and compassionate analyst to join our team. If you are ready for an exhilarating challenge where you can support your fellow Commonwealth employees and gain indispensable skills, we want to hear from you!

As a member of the Time Services Division, you will provide direction, information and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers and human resource office staff related to FMLA/SPF absences and leave donations in accordance with procedures and guidelines. After carefully reviewing eligibility, entitlement, and medical information provided, your work will include approving or rejecting requests for FMLA/SPF absences. You will have the opportunity to provide information to supervisors and, as needed, educate them on their role as well as provide written notifications to employees on leave decisions. You will be expected to maintain case information in the SPF Tracking System, which includes entering data to monitor due dates and next steps. Communication is key as you maintain contact with employees who have been approved for FMLA/SPF absences to determine when they are expected to return to work. This position continually monitors FMLA/SPF absences to ensure entitlement is not depleted.
Additional duties to include:

• Working with agency HR Staff to keep them informed of all active FMLA/SPF absences
• Responding to payroll questions
• Submitting e-PARs and contacting the Human Resource Service Center via phone as needed for complex actions that are beyond the employee's authority
• Ensuring proper benefits are provided based upon policy and the Affordable Care Act

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, in office one day per month, third Tuesday. 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 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); or
• One 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); or
• One year of paraprofessional analytical experience and a bachelor's degree; or
• An 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.

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.

• 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.