Human Resources Analyst

Arizona Department of Public Safety • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our Human Resources team. The Human Resources Analyst performs professional human resources work in one or more of the Department's human resources areas. This classification is responsible for planning, coordinating, and participating in human resources functions including recruitment/selection, classification/compensation, test development, employee programs, employee benefits and other related areas. Incumbents perform work requiring considerable independence, initiative, and judgment in combining a broad scope of professional human resources knowledge and comprehensive analytical judgment to resolve a variety of complex human resources situations or issues. Performs related duties as assigned. This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies. This is a competitive classification. Apply quickly; the application period may close without notice. Required to attach copy of diploma or transcripts with application. Must successfully complete the examination process.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business or public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of professional human resources experience or four (4) years of paraprofessional human resources experience.
• OR a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field from an accredited college or university, and four (4) years of professional human resources experience.

Responsibilities

• Interprets, explains, and presents human resources issues, policies and procedures to employees, management, outside agencies, and the public.
• Prepares various reports, charts, memos, correspondence, etc.
• Calculates various types of information (e.g., test scores and final ranking order, monthly retirement pension, salary survey results, etc.).
• Performs research to respond to employee inquiries and/or to gather information for assignments/projects.
• Remains current on job specific knowledge by attending training courses and professional organizational meetings, and reading job-related professional journals/publications.
• Maintains files within the guidelines of the applicable records retention schedule.
• Generates various computerized lists/reports.
• Assists in the development and improvement of Department programs and section policies/procedures.
• Serves on various committees within and outside the Department.
• Responds to formal or informal surveys regarding Department salaries, benefits, classifications, etc.
• Screens applications in order to determine applicants' qualifications.
• Coordinates background investigations of prospective employees.
• Recruits applicants by preparing advertisements, representing the Department at career fairs, etc.
• Coordinates the hiring of new employees.
• Schedules, administers and scores applicant examinations.
• Analyzes candidate information to determine employment and/or promotional eligibility.
• Conducts job analyses and position audits to determine appropriate job classifications.
• Develops job descriptions.
• Conducts salary surveys and analyzes results to determine appropriate compensation of classifications.
• Interviews and observes incumbents and supervisors in order to establish job requirements of classifications.
• Analyzes test item results to determine accuracy, reliability, and validity of tests.
• Develops and constructs valid selection instruments (e.g., multiple choice exams, training and experience supplements, qualifications appraisal boards, performance exams, etc.).
• Coordinates various Department programs (e.g., Drug Free Workplace (DFW), Wellness, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), etc.).
• Explains and provides direction to employees regarding the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Monitors and/or acts as a liaison with various contracted services staff to ensure compliance with contract/protocols.
• Prepares and administers operating budget for various programs under the direction of the supervisor.
• Coordinates various Department programs (e.g., Donated Leave, Employee Discounts, Leave Amortization, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), etc.).
• Coordinates insurance plans (e.g., health, dental, life, disability, etc.), including annual open enrollment.
• Coordinates sworn employee retirements. Serves as the local Public Safety Retirement Board secretary.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree