TALENT ACQUISITION BUSINESS PARTNER

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Business Partner performs HR generalist duties involving classification and compensation, special work assignments, and strategic business partnering. The position also contributes to Talent projects and operational procedures. It is located in the Support Division at 1600 West Monroe Street in Phoenix, Arizona, and may offer remote work within Arizona depending on business needs and performance measures. Remote work is a management option and may be ended at the agency’s discretion.

The role supports compensation policy and job-description processes; partners with leaders on organizational design, staffing, and change; administers special work assignments and related recruiting; and delivers Talent services across the agency. The position promotes compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement, including applying lean principles through the Arizona Management System.

The successful candidate must pass applicable background and reference checks, Arizona tax filing records checks, and other applicable pre-employment checks. Newly hired State employees must also complete E-Verify.

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; strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, including the ability to make measurable progress on multiple tasks and projects and work in high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency with a Windows PC, the internet, MS Office applications (including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint), and Google Suite applications (including Gmail, Docs, and Drive).
• Advanced MS Office Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• 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 via the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• Ability to prioritize tasks by importance and urgency, work in a service-centric organization, handle confidential information appropriately, and learn lean concepts, principles, and tools.
• Ability to work onsite in the office as needed as backup on NEO Mondays.

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 HR experience, including classification and compensation and business partnering.
• Previous HR/classification and compensation experience with the State of Arizona.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR.
• Previous experience with lean.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on compensation policies and programs, evaluate changes, and review update requests.
• Ensure job descriptions are current and compliant; review job levels and requests for new job titles, and update the job-description library with leadership input.
• Conduct salary analyses for recruitment decisions and consult with leaders and budget analysts on concerns and recommendations.
• Review HRIS records for job, classification, compensation, and data accuracy; coordinate compensation projects with the Chief Talent Officer 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, and data-informed people strategies and change efforts.
• Consult with leaders on organizational change for assigned client groups, including change plans, strategic staffing plans and business cases, selection criteria, impact analyses, and change communications.
• Discuss dashboard data and recommendations with leaders and liaise with HR colleagues to help secure resources.
• Maintain the Special Work Assignment tracker, initiate end/extend processes, and process SWA requests.
• Recruit for SWA assignments by developing hiring plans with managers, screening applications, updating applicant statuses within 24 hours, deploying assessments, contacting and phone-screening qualified applicants, and shortlisting candidates.
• Facilitate recruiting through regular communication with hiring managers; verify complete and compliant interview documentation before clearing verbal offer extensions; maintain requisition files according to department procedures and audit standards.
• Communicate, train, and support Talent strategy and services across the organization.
• Build high-trust relationships, foster a positive work environment, and support employees through change while pursuing continuous improvement.
• Stay current on applicable laws, regulations, policies, and practices through research, professional engagement, and continuing education.
• Attend staff meetings and huddles, complete required training, participate in work teams, prepare metrics and reports as requested, and participate in supervisor coaching sessions.
• Apply lean principles within the Arizona Management System, recommend process improvements, and participate in assigned continuous-improvement efforts.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests, conduct file reviews, and perform biweekly mini self-audits.

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 accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first three years.
• Sick time accrued at 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 may be available on a full-time or part-time schedule, subject to management approval and agency business needs.

What This Job Offers

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