ARIZONA DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION

Human Resources Division

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures

Main office location: 100 N 15th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $55,000 to $60,000 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: October, 6, 2024

Join the Arizona Department of Administration's Human Resources Division as a key player in supporting the personnel needs of over 40 state agencies, boards, and commissions. As a Human Resources Analyst Intermediate, you'll work closely with the HR Manager to provide expertise across vital HR functions like performance management, onboarding, and benefits administration. Your role will be crucial in facilitating smooth interactions between ADOA and the agencies it serves, ensuring efficient and effective HR support across the state government. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about making a difference in the public sector, this is an excellent opportunity to apply your HR skills and knowledge.

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.

• Maintain HRIS records, provide administrative support, and troubleshoot HRIS issues
• Train HR Liaisons on HRIS, act as a subject matter expert, and conduct AZ360 operations training
• Manage unit projects, collect performance metrics, generate reports, author SOPs, and implement LEAN initiatives
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, including new employee orientation, I-9 verifications, and coordination of fingerprinting and badging
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollment, change reporting, and answering employee questions
• Review and approve ASRS requests, process RASL requests, and handle annual leave carryover requests
• Assist in FMLA administration, including intake of requests, preparation of letters and packets, and eligibility reviews
• Interpret and apply HR rules, policies, and procedures; prepare communications; attend meetings and trainings; and travel on State business
• Assist in HR policy/program implementation
  

Knowledge of:

• Current principles, practices, and methods used in HR program administration
• Federal and state employment laws, statutes, rules, and regulations
• Agency policies, rules, and regulations
• Principles and practices of modern organizational development
• Personnel actions, FMLA, employee leave, workers' compensation, and HR service delivery
• Proper use and application of English and grammar
• Data collection and reporting

Skill in:

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Establishing priorities among conflicting needs
• Researching, collecting, and analyzing data and reports
• Developing and implementing improvement initiatives
• Identifying root causes of issues and formulating solutions
• Research and analysis techniques
• Reviewing and routing service tickets
• Using Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail
• Records and document management
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Providing a high level of customer service

Ability to:

• Analyze problem situations and determine solutions within legal and regulatory frameworks
• Perform research, collect and analyze data, and report information
• Negotiate and apply reason to resolve employee issues
• Comprehend and make inferences from written material
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
• Work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality service
  

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred
• Two years of experience as a Human Resources Analyst or similar role (e.g., HR Assistant, Specialist, or Generalist) is desired
• A relevant HR certification is a plus
  

• Background and reference check, including state and federal criminal records fingerprint check
• Arizona Driver's License
  

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 Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  

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

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer