Address: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Hourly Range: $15.40 - $24.20 - Based on experience and education level

Grade: 4

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Employee Relations Intern to join the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Human Resources by supporting real-world employee relations initiatives alongside experienced professionals. The intern will assist with day-to-day employee relations operations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and gain exposure to a variety of HR functions. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to ADHS’s mission while developing practical skills and building a strong professional network.

- Assist the Employee Relations team in drafting discipline letters, transcribing investigative and fact-finding recordings, and assisting in drafting reports.
- Assist in answering questions from the Employee Relations mail box.
- Assist in maintaining the OSHA log and reporting incidents into the system.

- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Google Workspace
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Interest in state-level public health policy and practice

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).

- Hands-on experience in a governmental Human Resources setting
- Mentorship and guidance from Employee Relations experts
- Opportunities to network with professionals in various Human Resource fields
- Experience contributing to projects that have a direct impact on recruiting outcomes

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 emailing nicole.zawacki@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.