HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SENIOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • $66,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Classification and Compensation Human Resource Analyst Senior provides
advanced support to the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR), ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and policies. This
role offers expert analysis and leadership on complex classification and
compensation initiatives, serves as a subject matter expert, and mentors and
trains staff. It ensures consistency, equity, compliance, and data integrity,
and acts as the primary backup to the Classification and Compensation Manager.

Requirements

• Advanced classification and compensation principles
• Job evaluation methodologies
• Compensation structures, and market analysis practices
• State and Federal employment laws and regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); ADOA Personnel Rules, Classification and Compensation Guidelines, and ADCRR policies and procedures
• Organizational design, workforce planning, position control, and HR data governance
• Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), including AZ360, and payroll/personnel data systems;
• Mathematical and analytical concepts used in compensation analysis and data evaluation.
• Leading complex classification and compensation analyses
• Organizational reviews, and special projects
• Mentoring, training, and providing technical guidance to professional staff
• Developing and revising job specifications, class proposals, technical reports, and documentation
• Researching issues, analyzing data, evaluating alternatives
• Communicating complex
• Technical information clearly to leadership
• Using HR systems, analytical tools, and software ( Google Workspace, spreadsheets, databases, presentations) to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in complex and sensitive matters
• Interpret, apply, and explain classification, compensation, and human resources laws, rules, and policies
• Serve as a trusted advisor and influence outcomes with or without direct supervisory authority
• Manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive personnel and compensation information appropriately
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and adapt to changing laws, systems, and organizational needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience; or 2 years as a Human Resources Analyst Intermediate or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads agency-wide classification and compensation comprehensive initiatives, including complex position studies, classification revisions, reorganizations, and compensation analyses; provides final recommendations within delegated authority.
• Advises management, department heads, and HR business partners on classification, compensation issues, and compliance with laws, ADOA rules and ADCRR policies.
• Prepares complex statistical reports, charts, and audits of compensation and classification data. Oversees classification and compensation data stewardship within AZ360, ensuring data integrity, compliance, reporting accuracy, and coordination with HR, Budget, and leadership.
• Reviews and approves position descriptions, desk audits, PRRs, allocations, and FLSA determinations; serves as an escalation point for complex or sensitive classification and compensation issues. Mentors, trains, and develops Class/Comp Analysts, including onboarding, coaching, work review, and ensuring consistent application of classification and compensation standards.
• Acts as backup to the Classification and Compensation Manager, assuming delegated responsibilities for approvals, staff guidance, unit coordination, and priority setting as needed. Leads special projects.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days 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).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level