DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Central Office/Human Resources Office
100 N. 15th Ave Suite 103
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

https://adjc.az.gov/

Salary: $60,723-$85,479-$110,235*

*Salary DOE*

Grade: 25

Closing Date: 09/09/25

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is in search of a Human Resources Manager, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer. This role entails overseeing a team of four (4) human resources professionals responsible for recruitment, classification/compensation, and operational duties. Operating with minimal supervision, the role demands a commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and independent judgment. The incumbent will provide consultative and technical guidance to the agency's leadership team, and this position is classified as FLSA-Exempt.

• Leads a team overseeing recruitment, classification, compensation, and operations, ensuring strict adherence to Arizona State Personnel System (SPS) Personnel Rules, as well as federal and state laws
• Oversees the development and revision of position descriptions, assesses classification and grade assignments, conducts thorough salary analyses, offering informed recommendations on salary-related actions
• Performs research to identify complex problems and makes recommendations for resolution
• Compiles reports covering a range of topics, meticulously analyzes data, and presents insightful information to the agency's leadership
• Manages the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) and ensures accurate and timely processing of elections and appointments of board members, and retirements
• Occasional travel to the Adobe Mountain School which is located at 2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, AZ, 85027
• Attends training and meetings
• Develops and facilitates HR related training for agency management and staff
• Performs other duties as assigned
  

• Laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing personnel administration to include SPS Personnel Rules and ADOA statewide policies
• HR management principles and salary administration
• Management and supervision
• State of Arizona Records Retention and Management
• Federal and state regulations pertaining to FLSA
• Analytical techniques
• Research and problem solving techniques
• Performance Management Systems and Procedures
• HRIS systems and procedures
• Organizational structuring practices
• Spreadsheets and database management, mathematical calculations and auditing

Skill in:

• Written and verbal communication
  
• Research and problem solving and decision making
  
• Team building
  
• Analyzing information logically and statistically
  
• Project management
  
• Time management and multitasking
  
• Planning and organizing work activities
  
• Conducting research, analyzing data and report preparation
  
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relations
  
• Process improvement, streamlining and training using Arizona Management System tools
• Software applications, to include HR Report Writer, Microsoft Office, Google Suites (Docs, Sheets, Presentations, Gmail)

Ability to:

• Develop recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill positions (e.g., Youth Corrections Officers, Nursing, Food Service, Facilities Maintenance, etc.)
  
• Analyze data and prepare reports
• Work in a correctional environment
  
• Exercise independent judgment
  
• Prioritize, organize and plan work
  
• Effectively manage staff and evaluate performance
  
• Be professional, tactful, courteous and remain objective
  
• Maintain confidentiality
  
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
  
• Adhere to department rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  
• Analyze and resolve difficult problems
  
• Travel and provide occasional availability outside normal business hours
  

Candidates must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience in supervising/managing professional-level human resources personnel engaged in recruitment, operations, and classification/compensation. Alternatively, any combination of training, education, and experience meeting the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) will be considered.

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.

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.

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

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

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 hr@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)3542-9262. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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