DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Central Office/Human Resources Bureau

100 N. 15th Ave Suite 103

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

https://adjc.az.gov/

Salary: $56,453.00 - $72,410.00 *Salary is dependent upon experience 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

RESUMES WILL BE REVIEWED ON A WEEKLY BASIS

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking Human Resources Analyst Intermediate (working title: Benefits and Leave Coordinator) under the direction of the Employee Relations Manager, who will be responsible for administration of agency Absence Management programs such as Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Including approval/denial of requests, assist in the coordination and finalization of requests for reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA); Donations of Annual Leave (DAL) requests, Workers Compensation and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Tuberculosis (TB) Testing Program. ADJC wants you to come join our talented and diverse Human Resources Team. At ADJC you will have the ability to collaborate in a team oriented environment.

• Worker’s Compensation Program: responsible for providing guidance and explaining procedures and processes and personnel rules in relation to industrial leave; agency liaison between ADOA Risk Management and ADJC
• OSHA: responsible for maintaining the tracking for all work-related injuries and illnesses for Loss Prevention to complete the reporting to the Department of Labor and information to BLS
• Family Medical Leave Act: Coordinating, researching and applying the Personnel Rules, Policies and Procedures and/or Federal and State Laws in relation to Family Medical Leave Act; Approves/Denies FMLA requests; mails FMLA packets to employees are needed; reviews FMLA requests for eligibility; conducts ETE audits to ensure proper coding of FMLA usage
• Americans with Disabilities: Researching and applying the Personnel Rules, Policies and Procedures and/or Federal and State Laws in relation to applicant/employee accommodations under ADA; complete interactive discussions with employees/applicants, research requested accommodation, draft proposals to HR Manager and Director and provide recommendations
• Special Status Leave Program: Coordinating, researching and applying the Personnel Rules, Policies and Procedures and/or Federal and State laws in relation to Military, Industrial, Donations of Annual Leave, Medical Leave Without Pay
• Leave Without Pay: responding to customers by providing training and guidance related to the procedures and processes; maintaining quality control; and researching policy changes
• Maintain employee medical files; manages the tracking of employees out on extended medical leave; process requests for modified duty/temporary work assignments due to medical restrictions; process return to work clearances
• Coordinating Central Office/Community Corrections employees for TB testing and ensuring confidentiality of forms and results for the department
• Advises management and employees with guidance/rule interpretation as it relates to ADOA Personnel Rules, ADJC Policies and Procedures. Federal and State Laws, and applicable statutes
• Provides service to management and employees related to Family Medical Leave Act, Special Status Leave, Donations of Annual Leave, Workers Compensation and OSHA, TB Testing and DAL requests
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Knowledge of:
-Professional level Human Resources practices and procedures; State Personnel Rules and regulations; Federal and State Personnel laws and regulations governing Workers Compensation claims and OSHA
-FMLA Laws
-ADA Laws
-HIPAA Laws
-Basic concepts and definitions regarding employment benefits
-Software applications, to include HRIS System, HR Report Writer, Microsoft Office, Google Suites (Docs, Sheets, Presentations, Gmail)

Skill in:
-Written and verbal communication
-Planning and organizing work activities
-Problem-solving
-Business English, mathematics and office operations
-Developing and maintaining working relationships
-Providing customer service
-Conducting research, analyzing data and report preparation

Ability to:
-Adhere to departmental and state rules, regulations, policies and procedures
-Be self-motivated
-Manager multiple tasks/assignments simultaneously
-Maintain confidentiality
-Adapt to changing conditions in a fluid environment
-Perform complex mathematical calculations
-Attend trainings to keep updated with Federal and State Laws and regulations governing Workers Compensation claims, OSHA and Human Resources to include FMLA and ADA
-Travel and/or provide weekend availability as needed
-Work in a correctional environment

One (1) year of experience as a Human Resources Analyst OR two (2) years of experience in professional personnel work. A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management, or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional personnel work experience.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply.  Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks.  The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended.  Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training.  An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).

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

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation.  No felony convictions

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
● Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability 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 Program
● Wellness Plans

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

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

- New membership begins the 27th week of employment
- Immediately vested in retirement contributions
- Defined Benefit

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)364-1023. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.