DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: 206 S 17th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $61,500 - $71,500 
Anticipated Hire Rate: $66,663.37
Grade: 20

This position will serve as an HR Generalist supporting divisions within ADOT by coordinating recruitment and operation efforts. The position will partner with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, HR Liaisons, and field HR administrative service officers to support recruitment, on-boarding, job changes, and other employee changes. This position will also support various operational tasks including, but not limited to, ADOTs Commercial Drug and Alcohol (CDL) program, employment verification, position maintenance, and other human resources inquiries and processes.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (2 days per week in the office/hoteling).

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.

Collaborate with ADOT hiring managers and HR support staff to determine recruitment needs. Facilitate the recruitment process flow within established personnel rule and department policies/processes. Some activities for this process include development of job posting, KSAs, resume review, conducting phone screens, supporting the interview process, and working in the HR recruitment system.

Facilitate HR operational functions (HRIS entry, on boarding, 1-9, CDL verification, employee inquiries, etc.) and other HR actions as business dictates.

Responsible for providing customer service and general HR support and guidance for Recruitment, Operations, CDL Verification/Coordination, and Classification & Compensation. This includes a variety of activities such position maintenance, employment verifications, personnel file reviews, and various HR inquiries via email, fax, and phone.

Learn, practice, and model continuous improvement behaviors in line with ADOT culture and approach. Utilize tools demonstrating this understanding and approach in daily activities (i.e. problem solving, standard work, coaching, etc).

Provide HR training and representation based on business need {recruitment, operations, continuous improvement, class and comp, mock interviews, job fairs etc).

Knowledge of:
• Current principles, practices and methods used in the administration of an HR program
• Federal and State employment laws, statutes, rules and regulations
• Agency policies, rules and regulations
• Principles and practices of modern organizational development
• Recruitment principles and practices inclusive of DE&I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)

Skills in:
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Establishing priorities among conflicting needs
• Researching, collecting, and analyzing data and reports
• Developing and implementing various improvement initiatives
• Analyze and evaluate administrative data such as job descriptions, resumes, and candidate packages
• Demonstrate analytical and data evaluation skills
The operation of computer software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace programs, Adobe, Docusign, etc.)

Ability to:
• Analyze specific problem situations and determine acceptable solutions within the framework of laws, rules, and regulations
• Perform research, collect and analyze data and report information
• Negotiate and apply reason, knowledge, and process to persuasively resolve employee concerns
• Comprehend and make inference from written material
• Model principles of continuous improvement to streamline and produce quality work & processes and service for all customers

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or closely related field, two years experience in Human Resources or equivalent, HR Certifications.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

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

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

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) 712-8188. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.