DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Address: 501 N. 24th Street. Phoenix, AZ 85008

Salary: Up to $106,000 

Grade: 26

Closing Date: Open until Filled

The purpose of this position is to act in the capacity of a Bureau Chief within the Division of Human Resources at Arizona State Hospital (ASH). This position will report directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer. The position is responsible for the leadership and management of all HR programs and services through staff providing employee relations, operations, talent acquisition, classification and compensation, as well as the HR leadership at the Arizona State Hospital. This position will provide overall leadership and management to the Arizona State Hospital Human Resources group and will act as the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer. This position will provide consultation and guidance to ASH management personnel and employees with regard to federal and state employment laws; Personnel Rules, statewide and agency HR policies and procedures, and other HR-related functions.

This position is expected to be on-site at the Arizona State Hospital 4-5 days a week. 

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

-Serves as the ASH Bureau Chief for the Division of Human Resources. Collaborates with the CHRO on agency ASH HR matters and services as part of the HR Leadership team working toward strategic improvements.
-Provides overall leadership and management for the overall day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Division. Provides on HR matters such as state employment laws, personnel rules, and HR policies and procedures to agency management and personnel.
-Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)

Knowledge of:

-Comprehensive Human Resources management principles
-Federal and State employment laws
-Theoretical and practical concepts of organizational structure, human resources, statues, personnel rules, strategic management, continuous process improvement
-Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:

-Management and leadership
-Oral and written communication
-Public speaking
-Planning
-Analytical processes
-Negotiation
-Problem resolution
-Interpersonal skills

Ability to:

-Work independently and meet deadlines
-Communicate effective both in person and in writing
-Analyze and address complex written and oral reports
-Collect and analyze data relevant to HR functional areas
-Develop and maintain effective working relationships
-Manage and direct staff
-Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Administration or Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources. Five years of progressively responsible Human Resources managerial experience. Preference is given to applicants with Public Health experience. Human Resources-related certifications are a plus.

Must possess a valid level one fingerprint clearance card issues pursuant to A.R.S. §36-113.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-1085. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.