HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER - CLASS/COMP & HR OPS

DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY

The Arizona Department of child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona’s children through prevention, services, and support.

Human Resources Manager - Classifictaion/Compensation & Operations

Job Location:

HUMAN RESOURCES

3003 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012

Posting Details

Salary: $35.1684 HRLY/$73,150.27 Salary

Grade: 25

Closing Date: March 10, 2025

Job Summary

This position plays a vital role in managing the Human Resources (HR) Operations and Classification and Compensation units, both of which operate in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment. In addition, provides essential leadership support by partnering closely with agency management, the aim is to develop thoughtful strategies and innovative solutions that genuinely enhance the operations of the Department of Child Safety (DCS) Human Resources while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties

• Oversees the processing and approval of all personnel actions within the agency, including payroll adjustment forms. Manages the onboarding process for new employees and ensuring they enroll in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Addresses any issues related to employee benefits. Maintaining employee personnel files and overseeing the Fingerprint Clearance Card Renewal Program. Manages and oversees the Arizona State Employee Driver Record Application (ASEDRA). Acts as the Travel Reduction Coordinator, along with handling other HR management-related tasks.
• Reviews and approves salary and classification actions for agency ensuring conformance with personnel rules, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations and ADOA Compensation Guidelines, along with handling other HR management-related tasks.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and provides technical assistance and guidance to agency management, division HR liaisons, and staff in areas of operations and job classification and compensation strategies.
• Meets with staff to provide direction/guidance and discuss work assignments. Adjusts priorities to ensure effective and professional customer service is provided. Develops and revises policies and procedures, forms, processes and reports related to the unit's responsibilities. Meets with management staff on issues and takes appropriate action to resolve and/or provide information.
• Participates in small and large-scale classification and compensation projects of varying complexity, sensitivity, providing analysis, and making determinations at a professional level. Conducts regular audits of the agency's organization structure for efficiencies and partners with managers to develop workforce planning strategies and talent development capabilities.
• Attends and participates in Human Resources (HR) meetings/trainings. Conducts staff meetings to keep team informed, serves on various work teams, and represents the Chief Human Resources Deputy Officer in meetings. Completes special assignments/projects.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge Of

• Methods and best practices for effective leadership in management, supervisory, or subject matter expert roles.
• Classification and Compensation principles and practices
• Personnel Rules
• Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA)
• Principles and practices of HR development
• Personal computer and software (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Arizona Management System principles
  
  

Skills In

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Provide training and/or presenting to small or large groups
• Coaching and mentoring
• Applying principles to implement process improvements
• Supervise staff to foster an environment of learning, people development, and continuous improvement
• Guiding staff to adhere to procedures and prioritize the unit's workflow
• Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of HR related information and data
• Interpreting, applying and adhering to federal, state and local laws and rules
• Applying evaluation and leadership techniques
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships and providing excellent customer service
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Project and time-management
• Researching, preparation, writing and presenting reports
  
  

Ability To

• Plan, evaluate, and enhance processes to aid in the development of solutions to unit issues
• Analyze, interpret and apply complex employment laws, regulations and policies
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Prioritize workload and effectively delegate/monitor work
• Manage time effectively
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to present ideas effectively
• Read, interpret and correctly apply relevant laws and regulations, policies and operating procedures
• Analyze and resolve complex problems
• Work as a member of a team and also work independently
• Department of Administration (ADOA) rules, policies and procedures
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

Must have a minimum of three years of professional-level HR experience in a management, supervisory, or subject matter expert role(required).

Experience in a state government role related to classification and compensation and/or operations is preferred.

An HR certification or degree is preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements

The ability to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

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

Benefits

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
  
  

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.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.