DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY

HUMAN RESOURCES
3003 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012

Salary: $27.1154 HRLY/$56,400.03 Salary

Grade: 22

Closing Date: August 24, 2025

The Human Resources Analyst Senior will work independently, performing the day-to-day processing of classification and compensation actions under the direction of the Human Resources Operations/Classification and Compensation Manager. The analyst will lead all organizational position structure changes within the agency and provide professional support to management and personnel. Additionally, the analyst will serve as a subject matter expert daily.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meetings 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.

• Process agency classification actions.
  
• Process position's structural changes.
  
• Conduct compensation salary analysis and assessments.
  
• Lead position structure organizational changes.
  
• Develop and update metrics, reports.
• Provide training and guidance to others.
• Keep Classification and Compensation standard work updated. 
  
• Run monthly reports.
• Conduct Position Descriptions audits.
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:

• Professional HR principles and practices, State Personnel Rules related to area of assignment
  
• ADOA (Arizona Department of Administration) Classification and Compensation Guidelines
  
• Personnel management principles and practices
  
• Data gathering and summarization methods/techniques.
  
• The navigation of the Human Resources Information Solution (HRIS) System
  
• Business English and proper grammar
  
• Personal computers and use of various software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  

Skills in:

• Written and verbal communication
  
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
  
• Composing correspondence to include proper format, spelling and language usage
  
• Generating reports
  
• Decision making
  
• Problem solving and resolutions
  
• Applying good time management
  
• Organizational techniques/methods
  
• Conduct training and presentations
  
• Presenting to others
  
• Creating formulated Excel spreadsheets for metrics
  
• High level of attention to detail
  

Ability to:

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
  
• Understand and follow ADOA and DCS policies and procedures
  
• Work independently with minimal supervision
  
• Drive on State business, if needed
  
• Multi-tasking and managing changing priorities
  
• Provide a high level and prompt customer service
  
• Learn the Arizona Management system methodology

The preferred candidate for the position should have a minimum of two years of state service experience in Human Resources. Additionally, it would be preferable if the candidate is well-versed with Arizona Management System methodology and has expertise in creating formulated Excel spreadsheets.

Must be able to secure and maintain clearance from DCS Central Registry.

If 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).

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.

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

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

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/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) 255-2903.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. 

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