The Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) is seeking a proactive, collaborative individual to fill its Human Resources Manager position. Reporting directly to the ASRS Chief of Administrative Services, this position is responsible for developing and executing human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the agency and statewide HR initiatives. The HR Manager provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the agency's executive management team and ensures alignment of all duties with ADOA Rules, policies, and procedures.

The ASRS has approximately $60 billion in assets under management and looks to this position for procurement and budgeting needs. Please refer to the ASRS website for additional information for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

This position offers the modern flexibility of a hybrid work environment (within Arizona), balancing remote work with regular onsite presence (2-3 days per week) based on business needs and sustained performance.

• Overseeing all activities related to human resource operations, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, classification and compensation, and state and federal reporting..
• Managing procurement and contract management program in compliance with Arizona Procurement Code.
• Managing a team of professionals who perform the daily, monthly, and yearly strategic agency and enterprise-wide human resources initiatives.
• Guiding supervisors and employees in problem identification and resolution in matters of behavior, conduct, and performance.
• Developing, offering, documenting, and measuring the success of resolutions while ensuring outcomes comply with statewide personnel rules, state laws, and federal laws.
• Partnering with ASRS leadership on organizational development, workforce planning, change management, employee relations, EEO investigations, ADA accommodations, FMLA, OSHA, and benefits/long-term disability administration.
• Identifying, developing, sourcing, scheduling, and measuring the efficacy of training topics selected by agency leadership or identified through needs assessment.

• Knowledge of current principles, practices, and methods of human resource management, State Personnel System rules, and federal/state laws.
• Knowledge of workforce/succession planning, organizational development, performance management, classification/compensation theory, and benefits administration.
• Skilled in leading and supervising highly qualified human resource professionals.
• Skilled in conducting EEO and other investigations, ensuring fairness in approach, development of resolutions, and outcomes.
• Skilled in interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, mediation, collaboration, policy development, and project management.
• Ability to communicate complex information in a clear, organized, and concise manner to employees of all organizational levels in oral or written formats.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, maintain confidentiality, establish an environment of trust, and use reason and logic in a variety of situations.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Robust and affordable insurance plans (medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options)
• Tuition/Professional Certification monetary assistance
• A top-ranked retirement plan
• Candidates selected for hire will be expected to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) pension plan.
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Accrued vacation and sick days
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
• Work-life balance supported by flexible work hours, telework, and Monday thru Friday work weeks
• The opportunity to participate in deferred compensation, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• Rewarding work that benefits the people of Arizona
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Opportunity for variable pay incentives
• Free covered parking

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Candidates selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation to include criminal history.
• All newly hired employees are subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program. 
• The position will require the possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11).

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 contacting 480.679.0369.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.