DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Address:  150 N 18th Ave Phoenix, AZ. 85007

Salary: Up to $98,000 

Grade: 26

Closing Date: Open until filled

The Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer (Deputy CHRO) is responsible for the leadership and management of all HR programs and services through staff providing employee relations, operations, talent acquisition, classification and compensation, as well as the HR leadership at the Arizona State Hospital. The incumbent will be part of a highly skilled and supportive leadership team focused on improving health and wellness for all Arizonans.

• Serving as the Bureau Chief of Human Resources
• Collaborating with the CHRO and other leaders on agency HR matters and services Providing overall leadership and management of the day to day operations of the Human Resources bureau.
• Providing guidance on HR matters such as state employment laws, State Personnel Rules, and HR policies and procedures to agency management and personnel.
  

• Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources management principles
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State employment laws
• Theoretical and practical concepts of organizational structure, human resources, statutes, personnel rules, strategic management, continuous process improvement
• Leadership and management ability, including the ability to oversee and direct professional staff
• Oral and written communication skills, as well as public speaking
• Negotiation and problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to analyze and address complex issues and prepare and present complex written and oral reports
• Ability to collect and analyze data relevant to HR functional areas
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Will support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Administration or Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources
• Human Resources related certification is a plus
• Five years of progressively responsible Human Resources managerial experience
• Preference given to applicants with Public Health experience
  
  

All Arizona State employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results. State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

May require possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27 week wait period for contributions to begin.

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-1085. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.