Agency Time Advisor (Human Resource Analyst 1)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
1601 Elmerton Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 16, 2026
THE POSITION Do you excel at managing and explaining detailed processes that have an immediate, tangible impact on the lives-and paychecks-of your fellow employees? The PA Fish and Boat Commission is looking for a candidate with your skills to join our team! In this Human Resource (HR) Analyst 1 position, you will serve as our Agency Time Advisor by providing support, guidance, and training to Commission employees for leave and pay related processes. Find a home for your talents and advance your career with us. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As our Agency Time Advisor, you will be responsible for agency-wide time and attendance programs and transactions. This involves providing policy interpretation on time rules, contractual entitlements, and absence management; gathering and analyzing data and information to support conclusions and recommendations; preparing technical reports; and developing project plans in order to resolve payroll errors, solve complex issues, and make necessary corrections. Your work will also include providing guidance and training to keep our teams up to date with time and attendance policies and laws, and union contracts. You will be expected to meet all deadlines, maintain strict confidentiality, and ensure that any negative impacts for an employee regarding leave or pay are immediately reported. Our team will rely on your independent judgment using appropriate resources, analyzing data, and interpreting and applying policies to identify and implement effective solutions regarding employee pay and leave input, systems, and processes. If you are ready to advance your HR career in the technical and integral field of time and attendance, join our team today! 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 a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to two 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. 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 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 titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, 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. 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.