Address:  206 S 17TH AVE
City: PHOENIX

Salary: $91,965.02 - $101,965.02 

Grade: 25

This position will manage and oversee employees assigned to the Employee Relations (ER) team and direct all ER-related activities. The Employee Relations (ER) Manager is responsible for performing high-level Human Resources (HR) functions and carrying out responsibilities related to ER functions. This position maintains a direct confidential reporting relationship with the Deputy Chief of Equal Opportunity and Employee Relations. The ER Manager provides guidance and consults on a broad range of employee relations issues, including ADOT policy, AZ Personnel Rules, AZ State Statutes, and Federal rules/laws/regulations. This position will ensure compliance with all employment laws, personnel rules, guidelines, and agency policy and procedures, and assist in developing & promoting positive business practices to improve employer/employee working relationships at all levels in the agency.

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.

Directs and manages subordinates; provides guidance and leadership to staff, devises itineraries, agendas, and/or timetables for staff on a daily or weekly basis, assists staff with problem-solving, work methods, and processes. Consults with agency management and team members on all areas related to ER matters.

Directs, manages, and provides guidance to ensure successful administration of processes such as; progressive discipline (informal & formal), reasonable suspicion and drug & alcohol testing procedures, and the Arizona State Employee Driver Record Application (ASEDRA).

Determines if incidents reported that involve employee-related concerns require an investigation. Conducts ER investigations by conducting research, completing interviews, and analyzing data during the investigative process. Prepares reports, makes recommendations for discipline, and records findings. Ensures investigative reports and employee discipline are administered or completed timely.

Develops and tracks agency metrics and ensures trackers are up-to-date with correct information. Conducts policy reviews, reviews investigative reports, and makes appropriate corrections. Ensures compliance with all employment laws, personnel rules, guidelines, and agency policies and procedures.

Provides guidance and coaching to managers to address employee behavior and performance. Develop and implement ER and conduct special research, studies, projects, presentations, etc. Assist in developing and promoting positive business practices to improve employer/employee working relationships. Conducts training with employees and supervisors as needed (informative, preventative, and corrective).

Knowledge of:
- Employment Law
- Federal Laws and Regulations (FMLA, FLSA, USERRA, Title VII, ADA, USDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing)
- Arizona State Personnel System Rules
- Conflict resolution and counseling principles
- Principles and techniques of employee relations investigations

Skills in:
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Google Workspace
- Organization
- Time management
- Analyzing and evaluating a variety of technical and administrative data
- Simultaneously managing individual and teamwork/projects
- Policy development
- Interviewing/investigative/problem solving skills

Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and prioritize work activities for self and staff
- Problem-solve complex matters
- Conduct training and presentations
- Gather and analyze data, reason logically and accurately, and draw valid conclusions
- Read, comprehend, and apply written material such as statutes, regulations, and other similar resource material
- Write clear and concise reports, letters, or other similar resource material and other forms of written communication
- Exercise proper judgment
- Work independently

Valid driver's license

Experience within the State of Arizona Personnel System working in Employee Relations. Experience in the public sector organization in Employee Relations. Experience in Human Resources. Supervisory Experience.

As this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

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

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format, by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.