Address:  4740 East University Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85034

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 

Grade: 25

The Arizona Lottery is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team. This position will play a crucial role in developing and executing HR strategies that support our agency objectives while enhancing employee engagement. This position will oversee all aspects of human resources including recruitment, training and development, performance management, employee relations, and compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervises and mentors HR staff and facilities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals;
• Oversees daily tasks and performance, and addresses any issues promptly;
• Oversees long term facilities project plans, advises on implementation and budget strategies for facilities maintenance;
• ASRS administrator, OSHA specialist, ASEDRA administrator, and point of contact for ADOA on statewide human resource matters;
• Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the Lottery’s operational planning and strategic direction in areas such as talent acquisition, training and development, organizational and performance management, employee engagement and retention, succession planning, and employee relations;
• Leads the Lottery's continuous improvement program, activities committee, and promotes continuous improvement and professional development;
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in collaboration with the Chief of Staff;
• Conducts thorough and impartial employee relations investigations, documenting findings and recommending appropriate actions;
• Provides guidance and support to managers, supervisors, and employees on employee relations issues, including performance management, conflict resolution, and employee engagement strategies;
• Assists in the development, implementation, and communication of Lottery human resources policies and procedures;
• Provides expert advice and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and leadership on all aspects of Lottery human resources policies and recommends policy changes as needed;
• Ensures strict compliance with all applicable state and federal employment laws, state rules, Lottery policies, and procedures, particularly regarding FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and EEO;
• Performs recruitment and staffing activities, including composing job announcements, screening resumes, developing interview questions, and conducting reference checks, employment verifications, background checks, and MVD checks;
• Conducts new employee on-boarding and off-boarding meetings and oversees training with all new employees.

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your human resources background, we want to meet you!

Knowledge

Knowledge of current principles, practices and methods in the management of HR programs; federal and state statutes, rules and regulations, agency policies and rules and regulations; principles and practices of modern organizational development; Google Workspace; AZ360; HRIS.

Skills

Skill in directing a diverse group of staff; establishing priorities among conflicting needs; communicating effectively verbally and in writing; designing and deploying HR initiatives to assigned agency/staff; policy development; analyzing diverse situations/issues and determining actionable solutions; researching, collecting, and analyzing data and reports; synthesizing diverse issues and information; developing and implementing various improvement initiatives for assigned programs.

Abilities

Ability to 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; negotiate and apply reason persuasively to resolve employee relations issues; comprehend and make inferences from written material; demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service; demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and streamline work processes.

Seven or more years of experience in relevant area with increased responsibility over time, requiring at least two years specialized experience in area of assignment; Bachelor's degree in relevant field may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business; 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.

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