ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Human Resources Division - Shared Services

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements)

Main Office Location: 100 N 15th Avenue, Suite 302, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: Up to 90,000.00 (DOE) 

Grade: 25

Open Until Business Needs Are Met - (1st Review of Resumes 8/18/2025)

ADOA-Shared Services is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our multi-disciplined HR team. In this pivotal role, you will provide specialized consultation on employee relations, recruitment, classification/compensation, and operations for a diverse portfolio of assigned agencies.

Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resource Officer, you will serve as a crucial liaison between ADOA-Shared Services and the over 90 agencies, boards, and commissions we support.

We are looking for a people-focused professional with a reputation for meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dependability. The ideal candidate will have a talent for identifying and resolving complex problems, a passion for providing exceptional customer service, and a collaborative team spirit. If you're ready to make a significant difference in a dynamic and supportive organization, we invite you to apply.

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.

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of HR professionals. Cultivate a high-performing and collaborative environment by fostering professional growth and empowering staff to achieve organizational goals. Drive departmental efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and developing strategic plans to optimize HR operations.
• Employee Relations and Investigation: Direct and oversee complex employee relations investigations, preparing thorough summaries, analyzing findings, and developing actionable recommendations with a strong sense of urgency. Provide expert consultation and timely guidance to employees and management on state-wide policies, performance management, and disciplinary actions. Facilitate effective communication and conflict resolution to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Strategic HR Consultation: Serve as a trusted advisor to Executive Leadership, management, and first-line supervisors on a broad range of HR issues, including talent acquisition and organizational development. Interpret and apply HR policies consistently and fairly, and play a key role in the development and implementation of new policies that align with strategic objectives.
• Stakeholder Relations and Reporting: Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including agencies, legal counsel, and regulatory bodies. Collaborate with the CHRO to provide insightful reports and in-depth analysis on various human resources metrics and trends.

Knowledge of:

• Human Resources Management principles and practices, including state personnel rules, federal and state laws (discrimination, equal opportunity, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, classification and compensation, recruiting, performance management, employee relations)

Skills in:

• Directing diverse staff, establishing priorities, and communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Proficiency in researching, collecting, and analyzing data and reports
• Negotiation and persuasive reasoning to resolve employee relations issues

Abilities to:

• Design and deploy HR initiatives, develop policies, and analyze diverse situations to determine actionable solutions
• Synthesize diverse issues and information, make inferences from written material, and develop/implement improvement initiatives
• Analyze problem situations and determine acceptable solutions within legal and regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes

• Seven or more years of experience in a relevant area with increasing responsibility, including at least two years of specialized experience in the area of assignment
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field may substitute for two years of specialized experience
  

• 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 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 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