Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Business Partner performs HR generalist duties focused on classification and compensation, special work assignments, and strategic business partnering. The position also contributes to Talent projects and operational procedures. It is based in the Arizona Department of Revenue’s Support Division in Phoenix and may offer remote work within Arizona based on business needs and continued performance. Employees may be required to work onsite as needed, including as backup on NEO Mondays. The role supports leaders and employees through HR guidance, organizational change, recruiting for special work assignments, data-informed recommendations, and compliant Talent services. It maintains accurate HR records and documentation, supports continuous improvement using Arizona Management System lean principles, and responds to audit requests.

Requirements

Knowledge of human resources/personnel principles and practices.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, statutes, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures, including Arizona State Personnel System Rules and department policies.
Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to make measurable progress on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations.
Proficiency with PCs in a Windows environment, the Internet, Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, and Google Suite applications including Gmail, Docs, and Drive.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
Proficiency with HRIS applications, including applicant tracking systems.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background and clearance process, including Arizona tax compliance verification and an FBI criminal background check through Level One fingerprint clearance with the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Ability to prioritize duties according to importance and urgency.
Ability to thrive in a service-centric organizational model.
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Ability to learn lean concepts, principles, and tools.
Ability to work onsite in the office as needed as backup on NEO Mondays.
Final candidates must successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent on completion of the process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate restrictions.
Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.
Internal applicants must meet the stated eligibility and satisfactory-performance criteria, including at least six months in their current position and the specified performance and discipline conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
Previous HR experience in a medium or large organization.
At least three years of human resources experience, including classification and compensation and business partnering.
Previous State of Arizona HR/classification and compensation experience.
HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR.
Previous experience with lean practices.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and interpretation on compensation policies and programs, evaluate changes, and review requests for updates.
Ensure job descriptions are current and compliant; review job levels, assess requests for new job titles, and update job descriptions in the library with leadership input.
Conduct salary analyses for recruitment requests and decisions, consulting with leaders and budget analysts on concerns and recommendations.
Review HRIS records regularly for job, classification, compensation, and data accuracy.
Coordinate with the Chief Talent Officer on compensation projects as directed.
Act as a strategic liaison between HR Talent and business groups on organization design, job descriptions, classification and compensation, special work assignments, employer brand, people strategies, and compliant change efforts.
Consult with leaders on organizational change for assigned client groups and process related HR change activities, including change checklists and plans, strategic staffing plans, employee selection criteria, impact analyses, and change communications.
Discuss dashboard data and recommendations with leaders and liaise with HR colleagues to help secure resources.
Administer special work assignments, maintain the tracker, initiate end-or-extend processes, and process requests.
Recruit for special work assignments by developing hiring plans with hiring managers, screening applications, updating applicant statuses in the ATS within 24 hours, deploying assessments, conducting phone screens, shortlisting candidates, and communicating regularly with hiring managers.
Verify complete and compliant interview documentation, clear requests to extend verbal offers, and maintain orderly requisition files according to department procedures.
Communicate, train, and support Talent strategy and services across the organization.
Build high-trust relationships and support a positive work environment and employee-employer relationships.
Promote continuous improvement and support employees during periods of change.
Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices through research, professional engagement, and continuing education.
Attend meetings and huddles, complete required training, participate in work teams, and prepare for and participate in supervisor coaching sessions.
Use lean principles within the Arizona Management System to improve work processes and deliverables and make process-improvement recommendations.
Respond to internal and external audit requests, conduct file reviews, and perform biweekly mini self-audits.
Work onsite as needed as a backup on NEO Mondays.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System and long-term disability plans.
10 paid holidays per year.
Vacation accrual of 4.00 hours biweekly for the first three years.
Sick time accrual of 3.70 hours biweekly.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan.
Wellness plans.
Tuition reimbursement.
Infant at Work Program.
Rideshare and public transit subsidy.
Career advancement and employee development opportunities.
Flexible schedules to support work-life balance.
Remote work option, subject to management approval and business needs.