ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Human Resources Division (HRD)

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, Ste 302, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: Up to $130,000.00 DOE

Grade: 30

Open Until Filled (1st review of resumes August 11, 2025)

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Human Resources Division, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced People Solutions Manager. This pivotal role demands deep expertise in human resources principles and practices, as it will be instrumental in supporting and advancing all statewide HR initiatives. The People Solutions Manager will leverage a strong foundation in HR to make data-driven recommendations for strategies that improve organizational outcomes, drawing upon best practices in talent management, organizational development, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.

Beyond a solid HR knowledge base, this position requires adept project leadership, including advising project teams on effective goal setting, developing robust HR-specific metrics, and creating insightful dashboards to monitor progress and the impact of HR programs. A core function of this role is to ensure that all statewide human resources initiatives are meticulously defined with clear HR objectives, flawlessly executed, and communicated with exceptional clarity and effectiveness to all HR stakeholders, facilitators, and partners across the state. The successful candidate will be a strategic HR leader with a proven ability to translate HR theory into practical, impactful solutions, ultimately contributing to a more effective and efficient state workforce. The position will occasionally be required to engage in sensitive employee relations work.

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.

• Provide guidance to project managers and project teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of departmental initiatives
• Develop a deep understanding of all human resources projects and initiatives and identify areas for improvement and also for collaboration across teams
• Create dashboards and establish appropriate metrics to track progress of departmental initiatives and to facilitate timely decisions to maintain project schedules, quality and budgets
• Provide subject matter expertise in areas including program management, project management, project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, facilitation, and other project management areas
• Using tools from the Arizona Management System (AMS) champion overall HR team effectiveness by highlighting process, resource, and solution inefficiencies and propose solutions for continuous improvement
  

Knowledge of:

• HR practices, emerging technologies, trends, methodologies, and resource management principles at an in-depth level
• Principles and practices of recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and other HR-related topics
• Policy development, documentation, and implementation
• General management techniques and trends
• Strategic planning development and implementation
• Employee onboarding, development, needs assessment, and training
• Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)

Skills in:

• Consensus building; conflict resolution, mediation, facilitation, and the dynamics of problem-solving and negotiation
• Exceptional customer relationship skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Designing and deploying various strategic initiatives and programs for an HR office/agency
• Implementing appropriate performance metrics for assigned programs/projects
• Evaluating the effectiveness of HR programs/services
• Leading and motivating staff
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Ability to:

• Use quantitative methods to evaluate effectiveness of HR programs and services
• Lead, motivate, and develop staff
• Provide high-energy, self-starting leadership with superior standards, integrity, and self-confidence
• Think strategically and deliver results
• Establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment with a broad cross-section of people
• Engage people from across the organization and use their input and advice in shaping the organization’s strategy
• Earn the respect of associates at all levels and the ability to generate a high degree of respect from the leadership group
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and streamline work processes

The following will be considered favorably, but are not necessarily required depending on the applicant’s overall experience and education.

• Advanced Degree: A Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, MBA with an HR concentration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or a closely related field
• SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resource Management - Senior Certified Professional) or HRCI SPHR (HR Certification Institute - Senior Professional in Human Resources)
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or Lean Six Sigma certification

• Background and reference check, including state and federal criminal records fingerprint check

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 yearPaid
• 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 26 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