DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY

3003 N Central Avenue
Phoenix,  AZ 85012
(POSITION PRESENTS OPPORTUNITY FOR REMOTE WORK)

Salary: $82,500.00 

Grade: 25

Closing Date: October 13, 2024

The Department of Child Safety (DCS) is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join our Human Resources team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing employee relations issues, including handling complaints, managing the progressive discipline process, and providing coaching to agency management. The Employee Relations Manager will also be responsible for investigating and resolving complex or critical employee relations issues, as well as managing and coordinating the FMLA and ADA processes for DCS.

• Manages the DCS ER unit providing direction and guidance, assigning tasks, prioritizing activities, setting unit goals, reviewing reports and making recommendations
• Provides guidance and recommendations to management/employees on confidential employee-related issues
• Responds to ER inquiries from employees and management providing information as requested
• Conducts confidential investigations as directed by the Chief of HR Officer or Director’s Office
• Plans, develops, and delivers various trainings on HR topics for managers and employees
• Develops, reviews, revises, and implements department HR policies as directed by the Chief HR Officer
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:

• Federal and State laws related to HR administration and employee relations
  
• Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Administrative Code, Personnel Rules, and agency policies and directives
• Department’s mission, goals and functions
  
• Personal computers; Microsoft Office Suite
  
• Management and supervision techniques
  

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication
  
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
  
• Analyzing and evaluating a variety of technical and administrative data
  
• Managing conflict
  

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and prioritize work activities for self and staff
  
• Problem solve complex matters
  
• Interpret applicable laws, rules, regulations and procedures
  
• Learn and apply the Arizona Department of Administration's (ADOA) Personnel Rules

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources or related field
  
• Five (5) years of experience working in HR with at least two (2) years of experience in Employee Relations
  
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
  
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or equivalent certification
  

Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from DCS Central Registry.

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, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
  
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
  
• Deferred compensation plan
  
• Wellness plans
  

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.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.  Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov.  The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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