Reference #: 4701302
THE POSITION
Are you impassioned about ensuring that allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are heard and thoroughly investigated? Join a team of hard-working individuals at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Human Resources (DHS/HR). We are looking for self-starters who have a working knowledge of HR principles & practices, conflict resolution, complaint investigation, policy interpretation, and policies. Bing your skills to the table and thrive!DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis role is responsible for performing a broad range of employee relations personnel functions utilizing independent judgment by Investigating charges of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), PA Human Relations Commission (PHRC), and the PA State Civil Service Commission (SCSC) by current and former employees. Work includes coordinating the DHS Performance Management process; reviewing mid-year, probationary, annual, and self-performance reviews returned by DHS supervisors or staff; serving as the Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator; and working in conjunction with the DHS Performance Improvement Manager.This position also oversees the progressive discipline process by coordinating with management and staff. Work involves interpreting and implementing county leave policy and the Family and Medical Leave Act when answering questions, providing information to employees and supervisors. Additional duties include but are not limited to conducting orientation and onboarding for all DHS new hires, preparing salary surveys and demographic reports, and attending any meetings, seminars, in-service trainings, as requested.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
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 at the journeyman level, including experience in the area of the parenthetical; and a bachelor's degree; or
Any 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.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.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 governme t 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.