Human Resources Liaison

Location: Human Resources/Equal Opportunity, 206 S. 17th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007

About the role

This position is responsible for a full range of human resources administrative support for all units within the agency. This role involves working with highly confidential information and partnering with other human resources employees to problem solve and find resolutions. The position conducts research, interprets requirements, and provides resolutions. It also reviews human resources documentation for timely coordination and processing, and provides progress updates on pending personnel actions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and/or reviews HR personnel actions (position descriptions, job changes, salary requests, personnel action requests, onboarding, offboarding).
• Maintains the agency’s Spot and Merit incentive requests. Reviews qualifications for each request and processes accordingly.
• Provides technical expertise and feedback to administrative personnel across the agency.
• Assists in training personnel on HR processes and workflow.
• Serves as a proxy and subject-matter expert for the agency’s Performance Management system.
• Assists with researching and addressing issues related to Performance Management.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Federal and State statutes, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Basic HR principles and practices.
• Research methodologies and computer applications (Google Workspace).
• Valid Driver’s License (this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function).

Skills

• Research inquiries and perform analyses.
• Oral and written communication.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Organization, multi-tasking, and time management.
• Interpreting policies and procedures.
• Preparing written materials and correspondence.
• Providing feedback and training.
• Applying rules and regulations fairly and consistently.
• Adapting to changing situations and handling competing tasks.
• Effectively communicating with all levels of management and employees.
• Remaining calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Operating various computer systems and programs.
• Operating a state or personal vehicle for travel.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the Human Resources field (selective preference).

All newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Pay

Salary Range: $51,510 - $61,511

Anticipated Salary: $56,510.90

Benefits

• Sick leave.
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan (mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System).
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.