CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION ANALYST (HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST INTERMEDIATE)

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry is hiring a Classification and Compensation Analyst for its Classification and Compensation Unit in the Director’s Office in Phoenix, Arizona. The role provides professional support for classification and compensation administration, including compensation data management, equity and trend reporting, position evaluation, FLSA determinations, salary analysis, and job-duty audits. The analyst collaborates with agency leadership and staff to develop and maintain job descriptions that meet classification specifications and support organizational needs. The role also administers classification systems, supports projects and lean initiatives, and provides guidance on classification and compensation practices. The position requires driving on state business. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation; employees must complete a TB test at onboarding and annually thereafter, and newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a Human Resources Analyst or equivalent experience (selective preference).
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including FLSA, ADOA Personnel Rules and Classification and Compensation Guidelines, and ADCRR policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of classification and compensation administration, organizational design, and position evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of human resources processes and systems, including AZ360, as well as data analysis, reporting, and records management practices.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace applications, including Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive.
• Ability to analyze complex information and apply classification standards; conduct compensation and equity analyses; and interpret and apply laws, rules, and policies.
• Skill in preparing clear written reports, recommendations, and correspondence, and using HR systems and databases to enter, track, and validate data.
• Effective communication and collaboration with management, staff, and internal and external stakeholders; ability to manage shared drives and Google Workspace documents and reports.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, manage priorities and deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, provide professional guidance to leadership, and adapt to new systems, processes, and regulatory changes.
• If driving is an essential function, possess and maintain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required training, pass required driving-record checks, and maintain an acceptable driving record; employees using a personal vehicle on state business must maintain legally required liability insurance.
• Pass a background investigation; complete a TB test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter; and successfully complete E-Verify if newly hired by the State.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classification and compensation data work, including position management and evaluations, FLSA determinations, and salary analysis in accordance with ADOA guidelines and delegated authority.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support on classification and compensation practices; prepare job documentation and analytical reports; and identify trends to support decisions.
• Develop, audit, and classify new or existing positions and position descriptions by analyzing data, assessing classification and alignment of duties with organizational structure, and making recommendations.
• Maintain compensation data, generate reports on equity and trends, and write recommendations to address findings and ensure compliance.
• Use AZ360 to enter, update, track, and validate classification and compensation data and reporting relationships.
• Administer classification systems and support special projects and lean initiatives.
• Assist agency management and staff with classification and compensation matters.
• Drive on state business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days, with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Arizona State Retirement System participation; enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.
• Optional deferred compensation plans and credit union membership.
• Wellness program.
• Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed