Administration and Management Trainee

Are you looking for an opportunity to work as an Employee Relations Specialist? The General Government Human Resource Office has an opening for an Employee Relations Specialist responsible for conducting investigations for potential employee misconduct, consulting with managers and working with the various unions served by the General Government HR Office. This position is an opportunity to advance your professional career and work with a great team.

This position will be responsible for providing technical assistance, advice and interpretation to managers and/or supervisors on labor relations issues or contract changes and develops policies and procedures to resolve potential or existing manager/employee problems ensuring compliance with existing labor contracts, Civil Service Rules, Personnel Rules and EEO/Affirmative Action practices, Fair Labor Standards Act, Governor's Code of Conduct, Management Directives, Whistleblower Act, and various Human Resource related federal and state laws, policies, procedures, etc. Specific duties cover the following areas: consultation with managers on employee relations activities, handles disciplinary matters, conducts investigations, responding to standard and accelerated grievances, participates in contract negotiations, conducts training on employee relations matters, analyzes polices, and develops recommendations for improvements, participates in meet and discuss sessions and labor management meetings, reviews and prepares responses to unemployment compensation claims, and a variety of other assignments.

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days a week. 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 Harrisburg.
• 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.

• A bachelor's degree, including 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 15 credits in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

• 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.

• 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).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• 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.

• 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.

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Health & Wellness

We 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.*

• Eligibility rules apply.