ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF GAMING

Arizona Department of Gaming
100 North 15th Avenue
Suite 202
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: Up to $89,000/Annually (DOE) 

Grade: 25

Open until business needs are met

The Human Resources Manager at the Arizona Department of Gaming is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the Department's Human Resource (HR) function. This includes developing and implementing people system strategies, establishing & maintaining departmental HR policies and procedures, and managing and supervising subordinate staff.

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.

• Under general direction from the Deputy Director of Operations, this position serves as the main HR manager for the Department and serves as the point of contact for ADOA on HR matters. Supervises and mentors HR staff, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Oversees daily tasks and performance, and is responsible for the hiring, termination, FMLA administration, and management of the Department's functions, including appraisals and discipline.

• Develops and updates the Department's people system policies and procedures, supports implementation of Department strategies, and measures adherence. Attends meetings with Department leadership and assists in the implementation of the Department's strategic plan and operational priorities. Maintains focus on attainment of long-range HR and Department goals in alignment with ADG's values.

• Plans, researches, and develops new and revised methods and procedures to improve the effectiveness of the Department's HR functions. This includes employee life cycle functions such as talent acquisition, new employee onboarding, performance management, risk management, and employee relations. Provides input on employee engagement and retention, employee recognition, succession planning, and professional development.

• Conducts thorough and impartial employee relations investigations, documenting finding and recommending appropriate actions. Provides expert advice and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and leadership on all aspects of ADG's HR polices and recommends policy changes as needed. Ensures strict compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws and rules, and Departmental policies.

• Develops and maintains visual management tools to monitor and improve the transparency and effectiveness of HR processes and performance. This includes electronic and/or physical artifacts such as strategic and operational metrics, process flow boards, action registers, project plans, and other related tools. Prepares reports, presentations, and other information as needed for State and Department leadership. Facilitates regular HR team check-in meetings.

• Assists in the leadership of ADG's continuous improvement program, including implementation and reinforcement of management system best practices throughout the Department. Identifies opportunities for improvement, supports problem solving initiatives, and drives a continuous improvement culture.

• Performs general HR duties as needed to ensure timely and quality completion of HR tasks and initiatives.

Knowledge:

• Current principles, practices and methods in the management of an HR program

• Federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to HR

• Principles and practices of modern organizational development

Skills:
• Excellent oral and written communication

• Prioritization and time management

• Policy development

• Creation of spreadsheets, presentations, and other documents in Google Suite and Microsoft Office

• Research, data collection & analysis, and reporting

• Structured problem solving

• Project development and implementation

• Development of meaningful metrics

• Coaching and mentoring

Abilities:

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with diverse groups of people at every level of the organization

• Analyze specific problem situations and determine acceptable solutions within the framework of laws, rules, and regulations

• Work well in stressful situations and under time constraints

• Negotiate and apply reason persuasively to resolve employee relations issues

• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and streamline work processes

• Learn and use new technologies

• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience as an HR generalist, with experience in all major areas of Human Resources.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or public administration, or a related field. Four or more years of HR Manager experience may substitute for the education preferences.

• Nationally recognized HR management certification (Human Resources Certification Institute, Society for Human Resources Management, or International Public Management Association for Human Resources).

• AZ 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.

The Arizona Department of Gaming 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

• 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.

• To help you build a financially secure future, positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Human Resources at HumanResources@azgaming.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.