ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Human Resources Division (HRD)

This position is currently available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements)

Main Office Location: 100 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $56,000.00 - $ 66,075.00 

Grade: 22

Open Until Business Needs Are Met

(First review of resumes September 29th, 2025)  

Are you an experienced Human Resources professional ready to take on a new challenge? The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Human Resources Division (HRD), is seeking a dedicated HR Classification and Compensation Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be the go-to expert, providing essential technical advice and guidance on all classification and compensation matters for ADOA's agency staff. If you have a passion for fair and accurate compensation practices and enjoy providing consultative support, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future of our workforce.

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.

• Manage Classification and Compensation Actions: You will review, analyze, and process all classification actions, including the establishment, updates, and reallocations of positions. This includes conducting thorough research, making appropriate allocation and FLSA determinations, and ensuring all actions align with internal equity standards.
• Provide Strategic Consultation: Serve as a subject matter expert by consulting with agency leadership, management, and HR staff on complex classification and compensation issues. You'll provide expert advice, guide them on available resources and strategies, and assist with position and organizational design.
• Conduct Data-Driven Analysis: Analyze compensation requests, generate salary reports, and use data to make informed salary recommendations that help the Department recruit and retain top talent. You'll also provide expert guidance to staff on the use of Compensation Guidelines.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance service delivery for both internal customers and the HR team. This includes leading and participating in key short- and long-term classification and compensation projects aimed at increasing efficiency and performance.
• Maintain HRIS (AZ360) Integrity: Ensure accurate position maintenance by processing and completing all required HRIS (AZ360) position entries.

Knowledge of:

• Human Resources Management principles and practices
• State personnel rules and guidelines
• Federal and state laws pertaining to discrimination and equal opportunity, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), classification and compensation, recruiting, performance management, and employee relations
• Arizona Management System (AMS)/LEAN methodologies

Skills in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Public speaking
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Conflict resolution
• Mediation
• Time management and organization
• Decision-making and team building

Ability to:

• Respond to a wide range of personnel inquiries and situations with accuracy and diplomacy
• Analyze Human Resources issues/trends and develop recommendations for corrective strategies
• Communicate effectively
• Streamline work processes
• Work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and streamline work processes
• Travel to agency locations as needed

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or a closely related field is preferred
• Two or more years of experience as an Intermediate Human Resources Analyst is highly valued
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification is a plus
• Experience with LEAN/Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies is desired

• Background and reference check, including state and federal criminal records fingerprint check

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 Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  

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

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer