DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES

Address: Hybrid - 1110 W. Washington St. Suite #310

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary:  $50,000-$65,000

Grade: 20

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position is responsible for performing professional level work in all functional areas of the Human Resources Section (i.e., classification/compensation, staffing/recruitment, training, performance management, operations/onboarding/off-boarding, affirmative action, and/or benefits administration); participates in the development and implementation of human resources programs and policies and maintains HR records and creates and maintains applicable Standard Work.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based on the department's business needs and a continual meeting of expected performance measures. A minimum of three days on-site at the ADWR office per week is required.

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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include:

Provides full-service recruitment functions: develops and implements recruitment strategies, composes job posting and job descriptions, reviews resumes, coordinates interviews, and provides training and guidance to hiring managers and supervisors. Maintains recruitment records, and follows retention schedules. Participates in employment outreach events.

Assist with A360 input. Enters and monitors approved HR actions into the human resources information system (AZ360).  Reviews and approves Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) enrollments. 

Reviews and analyzes positions to recommend appropriate classification and grade. Provides guidance and collaborates with supervisors and managers with Position Descriptions (PDs) and prepares required paperwork for submission. 

Collaborates and engages in New Employee Orientation, reviews I-9 management system to ensure that the new employees submit I-9 documents within the required time frame. Enters employer's section of I-9 information into the compliance system. Monitors /system/entries for problems or issues. Monitors completion of onboarding forms for new hires. 

Provides management and employees with interpretation of Arizona Administrative Code (A. A. C.), Department policies and procedures, employment law and federal laws; ensures consistent application and compliance with such rules and policies.

Acts as a Benefits Liaison by promoting and presenting benefit offerings (including but not limited to insurance options, HIP program, Employee Assistance Program), providing support, resolving and elevating to the ADOA Benefits Service Division as appropriate. 

Assist other HR Analyst in continuous process improvements relating to their HR functions. Confers with management and other stakeholders to discuss and clarify project requests and associated issues. Assists with training needs and in the off-boarding process. 

Knowledge of:

• Current principles, practices and methods used in the administration of an HR program and benefits administration.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for recruitment and selection, interviewing, testing, pre-employment testing, checking employment references, transcripts/ credentials and developing and implementing recruitment strategies.
• Principles of classification and compensation.
• Interpreting rules & regulations
• HR related training, conflict management, FMLA administration and performance management.

Skills in:

• Establishing priorities among conflicting needs.
• Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and providing a high level of customer service
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, establishing priorities among conflicting needs.
• Researching, collecting, and analyzing data and reports
• Team building and needs assessment and analysis for assigned programs.
• Utilizing and/or creating spreadsheets, entering and retrieve information.
• Researching, collecting, and critically analyzing data and reports.
• Develop and implement various improvement initiatives for assigned areas.
• Records and document management principles
• Planning, prioritizing, and completing multiple task

Ability to:

• Appropriately interpret and apply HR policies within a State Government Organization
• Respond to a wide range of personnel inquiries and situations with accuracy and diplomacy
• Effectively manage multiple and changing priorities.
• Be highly resourceful; self-motivated.
• Understand, explain, and apply State and Federal personnel laws, and State and agency rules
• 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.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, and streamline work processes
• Work independently or in a team environment
  

Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or closely related field. Five years experience as a Human Resources Analyst or equivalent experience such as HR Assistant, Specialist or Generalist. Interest in progressing in the field of Human Resources as a long-term career goal.

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
• Deferred compensation plan
• Credit union membership
• Wellness plans
• LinkedIn Learning membership 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
  

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement system (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. The current contribution rate is 12.00%.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at (602) 771-8500 for assistance. Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources. The Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.