Human Resources Analyst Senior

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

Performs advanced level professional human resources work in classification and compensation, employee recruitment, testing and selection, organizational studies, benefits, and entry into the State's human resources information system while providing excellent customer service. Back-up for recruitment, FMLA, ADA, other leaves of absence, and Workers Compensation. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

Knowledge of Employment related State and Federal Statutes, regulations, rules, laws, policies and procedures.
Principals and practices of classification, compensation, recruitment, FMLA, ADA, and other leaves of absence.
Analytical techniques.
Research and problem solving techniques.
Human resources systems and procedures.
The techniques, principles, and methods used in recruitment and testing.
Personnel methods and techniques of public personnel administration.
Skills in Interpret, explain, and make decisions in accordance with personnel rules and departmental policies.
Verbal and written communication.
Time management and organization.
Conducting research, analyzing data and report preparation.
Software applications, to include Microsoft Office, Google Suites (Docs, Sheets, Presentations, Gmail)
Ability to Plan, organize, and coordinate activities to accomplish work assignments.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Respond to a wide range of human resources inquiries and situations with accuracy and diplomacy.
Write clear, complete, and accurate reports.
Work cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
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Maintain confidentiality.
Drive on State business.
Valid Arizona Drivers License
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of professional level human resources work.
A degree from an accredited college in a human resources related field or HRCI or SHRM certification.
Previous or current State of Arizona Human Resources work experience.

Responsibilities

Provides technical advice and guidance to agency management and agency staff regarding classification actions to include the development and revision of position descriptions, assessing classification and grade assignments to ensure positions are correctly classified in accordance with the State of Arizona classification system.
Conducts thorough salary analyses, offering informed recommendations on salary-related actions ensuring internal equity and conformity to applicable rules and guidelines. Ensures timely processing of salary actions, creates and maintains reports, documents and tracks all salary actions such as salary change requests, spot incentives, etc.
Initiates the recruitment process with the hiring manager and serves as a backup to the Recruitment/Operations Analyst to include preparing and posting announcements, attending job fairs, screening applications, researching & recommending assessments, assisting with developing and reviewing interview questions. Monitoring interviews and other assessments, providing interview panel training, reviewing employment verifications, conducting file reviews, and reviewing motor vehicle records.
Processing performance appraisals, instructional design and facilitation of trainings related to HR projects including the development and facilitation of New Employee/Supervisor Orientation, Recruitment Process, and subjects related to HR policy.
Reports to HR Director and assists with conducting complex duties requiring analysis and decision making when interpreting rules, and making evaluations from ambiguous data.
Assists with maintaining HR related agency policies, research necessary updates, and communicate updates to employees.
This position may also be assigned to various teams and special projects.
Performing human resources system analysis, keying/data entry, researching and analyzing data errors.
Process requests and monitor FMLA, ADA, and other leaves of absences in the absence of the Employee Relations Specialist.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
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, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Participation is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria as defined in statute.