1110 West Washington Street

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 

Grade: 25

Open Until Business Needs Are Met

The Human Resources Manager at the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) 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 includes employee life cycle functions such as talent acquisition, new employee onboarding, training and development, performance management, employee engagement and retention, employee recognition, succession planning, risk management, and employee relations

• Under general direction from the Deputy Director of Operations & Strategy, this position serves as the main HR manager for the Department and serves as the point of contact for ADOA on statewide HR matters

• Assists in the leadership of AZDA's continuous improvement program, including implementation and reinforcement of management system best practices throughout the Department

• Oversees daily tasks and performance, and is responsible for the hiring, termination, and management of the Department's HR team, including appraisals, discipline, and ETE

• This includes electronic and/or physical artifacts such as strategic and operational metrics, process flow boards, action registers, project plans, and other related tools

• Provides expect advice and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and leadership on all aspects of AZDA HR polices and recommends policy changes as needed

• Maintains focus on attainment of long-range HR and Department goals in alignment with AZDA's values of Excellence through Accountability and Teamwork (EAT)

• Develops and updates the Department's people system policies and procedures, supports implementation of Department strategies, and measures adherence

• Plans, researches, and develops new and revised methods and procedures to improve the effectiveness of the Department's people system functions

• Develops and maintains visual management tools to monitor and improve the transparency and effectiveness of HR processes and performance

• Attends meetings with Department leadership and assists in the implementation of the Department's strategic plan and operational priorities

• Conducts thorough and impartial employee relations investigations, documenting finding and recommending appropriate actions

• Identifies opportunities for improvement, supports problem solving initiatives, and drives a continuous improvement culture

• Ensures strict compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws and rules, and Departmental policies

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

• Prepares reports, presentations, and other information as needed for State and Department leadership

• Supervises and mentors HR staff, ensuring alignment with organizational goals

• Facilitates regular HR team check-in meetings

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:

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

• Research, data collection & analysis, and reporting

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Project development and implementation

• Prioritization and time management

• Development of meaningful metrics

• Structured problem solving

• Coaching and mentoring

• Policy development

Abilities:

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

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

• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and streamline work processes

• Negotiate and apply reason persuasively to resolve employee relations issues

• Work well in stressful situations and under time constraints

• Learn and use new technologies and systems

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

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

• Four or more years of HR Manager experience may substitute for the education preferences

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or public administration, or a related field

• 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 State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave

• Retirement plan

• Health and dental insurance

• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

• 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

• 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 Brian Westerberg at brian.westerberg@azdoa.gov for assistance

• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer