HUMAN RESOURCES
1450 S Eastside Loop Tucson, AZ 85710

Salary: $18.5096 HRLY/$38,499.97 Salary 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: November 12, 2024

Under the general direction of the Human Resources (HR) Liaison for South Region which encompasses over 600 positions, this position provides support and assistance with day-to-day HR administrative tasks in the areas of position control, recruitment, classification/compensation and operations. In addition, this position responds to personnel related questions from region staff and provides guidance to field office liaisons.

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.

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.

• HR Operations - Completes and/or reviews Personnel Action Transmittal (PAT) forms for new hires, promotions, transfers, etc. and submits to HR Operations. Assists HR Liaison with region position control maintenance. Works with supervisors/managers to ensure employee performance evaluations are completed timely.
  
• Tracks all candidates through the hiring process. Receives hiring packets from field liaisons and verifies accuracy of information. Ensures all phases of the hiring process are completed including references, file reviews, etc. and provides completed packets to HR Liaisons for job offer.
  
• Classification and Compensation - prepares and submits classification and compensation action requests such as position description updates, position establishments, reallocations, organizational changes, etc.
  
• Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence. Schedules meetings and prepares materials. Maintains databases for tracking HR related information. Updates monthly regional organizational charts.
  
• Supports the DCS Management System by participating in team huddle meetings and tracks data and metrics for area of responsibility. Acts in the absence of the region HR Liaison.
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

• General human resources practices and procedures
  
• Arizona Department of Administration Personnel Rules, policies, and procedures
  
• HR Systems - Talent Acquisition (T/A) and Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
  
• Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint
  
• Department of Child Safety (DCS) policies and procedures

Skills in:

• Using office equipment and various computer programs
  
• Logging and tracking activities
  
• Maintaining and updating personnel files
  
• Verbal and written communication-
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
  
• Time Management and organization
  
• Cooperating with others to accomplish common goals and tasks   
  

Ability to:

• Work in a fast-paced environment with heavy workload
  
• Apply lean and change management methodology to daily tasks and standard work
  
• Work in a continuously changing work environment
  
• Ensure work is in compliance with ADOA Statewide policies, DCS policies and procedures and ADOA Personnel Rules
  
• Work with and maintain materials of a confidential nature
  
• Provide helpful, courteous, accessible, responsive, and knowledgeable service

N/A

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

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.

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). 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.