Senior Human Resources Generalist - Police Department

About This Position

The mission of the Phoenix Police Department is to build and foster strong relationships with the community through our outreach and engagement, while adhering to the highest standards and traditions of the department. The Phoenix Police Department is committed to the Guiding Values of our P.R.I.D.E. Statement: Protection, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication, and Employee Excellence.

The Phoenix Police Department's Human Resources section is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist. The Senior Human Resources Generalist performs advanced professional human resources work in a division of the Human Resources Department or the HR section of a large operating department. Senior Generalists perform a variety of functions, which may include labor relations, administrative investigations, discipline, recruiting and selection, classification and compensation, employee training and development, personnel and payroll transactions, administrative hearings, and FMLA/ADA administration. Senior HR Generalists may supervise employees and typically work more independently and on a greater range and complexity of assignments as compared to feeder classification of Human Resources Analyst.

Primary Job Duties Include

• Advising supervisors and management in employee relations matters including leave, performance management and corrective actions.
• Conducting administrative investigations.
• Preparing investigatory reports and disciplinary document and making recommendations for appropriate actions.
• Representing the Department in Civil Service Board hearings.
• Facilitating matters related to the American with Disabilities Act and Family Medical Leave Act.
• Interpreting and advising on City policies and procedures, state and federal employment laws.
• Developing and delivering training on various HR topics.
• Creating and updating Position Management Forms (PMFs), reallocations and hire above requests.
• Assisting hiring supervisors with recruiting and interview processes.
• This position may supervise staff that process payroll and HR transactions, annual uniform allowance program, the Police Position Control/Management program, maintaining the Department's Personnel HR files and processing public records requests.
  
  
  

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of:
• City of Phoenix Administrative Regulations.
• City of Phoenix Personnel Rules.
• Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs)/Memorandum of Agreement (MOAs).
• Police Department Operations Orders.
• State and Federal Employment Laws.
• The American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $57,179.20 to $97,780.80 annually.

Hiring Range: $57,179.20 to $84,468.80 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
  
  
  

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information .
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi .
  
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits .

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of professional human resources management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, public or business administration, or a related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here .
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Positions in the Police Department must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions. The general factors for disqualification are listed here .
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience with/in:
• Preparing and presenting training to all levels of staff.
• Payroll management, HR transactions and leave management.
• Working with union/association staff members.
• Supervising individuals and/or a team employees.
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes January 27, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Senior Human Resources Analyst, JC:05120, ID# 56801, 01/24/2025, USM, BL, Benefits: 007.

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