Employee Relations Trainee (Administration and Management Trainee)

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Employee Relations Trainee (Administration and Management Trainee)

Salary

$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-48811-08010

Department

Executive Offices

Division

EX OA HROO HS ERWS

Opening Date

05/01/2026

Closing Date

5/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08010

Position Number

50694953

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00813557

Bureau / Division

Human Services HR Office, Employee Relations and Workforce Support

Worksite Address

625 Forster Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Michael Reibsane

Contact Email

mreibsane@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Are you looking for an on-the-job training program where you can learn about Commonwealth employee relations processes and procedures? If you also have excellent communication and analytical skills, take advantage of this opportunity to grow in your career with the Human Resource (HR) Office for the Department of Human Services. In this Administration and Management Trainee position with our Employee Relations and Workforce Support Division, you will have a chance to experience the satisfaction of public service while working with a team of professionals dedicated to efficiently delivering services to the Department of Human Services. Join us to gain a strong understanding of HR principles used to provide essential employee relations support!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Administration and Management Trainee, you will actively participate in a 12-month training program focused on work in the field of employee relations. This consists of on-the-job training and entrance-level trainee work. You will learn specific responsibilities as they relate to grievance administration, consultative work, contract negotiations, Unfair Labor Practice Charges (UFLPs), and other duties as assigned. Your work will focus on: Grievance Administration: Learn to assist with the review, investigation, analysis, and response to all assigned grievances; provide technical assistance to management staff; prepare for and participate in negotiations, hearings, and arbitration processesConsultative Responsibilities: Learn to and take part in policy review, analysis, and development, as well as provide advice and guidance to all levels of managementContract Negotiations: Observe and assist senior employee relations analysts on collective bargaining negotiation teamsUnfair Labor Practice Charges (UFLPS): Learn to assist with investigations and coordinate with legal, management, and affected office personnel to develop settlement proposalsOther Duties: Coordinate and participate in the presentation of Agency employee relations training programs, participate in special projects, and carry out or coordinate various other administrative functions and duties as assigned.You will be expected to achieve increasing levels of independence and responsibility in exercising a range of duties within the division. Successful completion of this training program will result in promotion to a Human Resource Analyst 1 position. Interested in learning more? Additional details reg