HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

36d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) is seeking an outstanding Human Resources (HR) Generalist to join their team. This role performs professional-level HR administration in the areas of leave management, employee relations, benefits administration, and recruitment and selection support. The position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of veterans and their families, engage in continuous learning through the Arizona Management System (AMS), and provide world-class assistance to veterans.

Requirements

• Knowledge of public personnel administration
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws pertinent to area of assignment
• Knowledge of recruitment processes and procedures
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques
• Knowledge of personnel systems, including HRIS, recruitment applications, and performance management programs
• Skill in verbal and written communication
• Skill in interpreting and applying rules, policies, procedures, and laws
• Skill in using a personal computer and associated programs (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite)
• Skill in organization and time management
• Skill in exercising independent judgment
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to develop/revise policies and procedures
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to travel on State business
• Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment
• Current Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last 6 months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or tuberculosis
• Must be able to obtain and retain a valid Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in HR or any combination of work experience/education that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position

Responsibilities

• Interprets and applies State Personnel System Personnel Rules and policies and procedures
• Handles the onboarding and 1-9 verification process
• Prepares personnel action forms
• Enters new hires, promotions, demotions, salary changes, etc. into HRIS
• Manages access to and support for learning management program
• Conducts new hire orientation, personnel file reviews, and responds to a wide variety of personnel inquiries
• Manages benefits, including initial enrollment, open enrollment, and qualified life changes
• Manages leaves of absence, leave tracking and leave without pay (LWOP)
• Reviews FMLA requests and certification forms, donated annual leave and worker's compensation
• Reviews disciplinary action requests and documentation
• Researches employee relations file to determine any prior disciplinary action and recommends level of discipline
• Prepares disciplinary action letters, memos, and performance improvement plans for HR manager review and approval
• Attends meetings and trainings relevant to area of assignment

Benefits

• Lifetime pension and healthcare benefits
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave pilot program

What This Job Offers

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