ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Human Resources Division (HRD)

This position may offer the ability to work remotely on a hybrid basis, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 (DOE) 

Grade: 27

Open Until Business Needs Are Met
1st Review of Resumes 1/14/2026  

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Human Resources Division (HRD), is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Statewide Human Resources Senior Consultant to join our dynamic People Solutions project team. This unique role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change across the enterprise while handling critical, high-level HR operations.

The Opportunity
As a member of the People Solutions team, you will occupy a hybrid role that balances strategic development with expert-level consulting.

Why Join Us?
This position is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys the "big picture" of organizational development but also possesses the sharp analytical skills required for investigative and compliance work. At ADOA HRD, you won't just be managing processes—you will be architecting the future of the state’s human capital.

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.

As a Statewide Human Resources Senior Consultant, you will lead strategic initiatives and provide high-level expertise across the enterprise. Your responsibilities include:

• Executive Coaching & Organizational Development: Providing expert coaching, facilitation, and team development services to executive leaders and senior managers. You will perform whole-systems analysis and process re-engineering to implement workforce improvement initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals.
• Workforce Strategy & Talent Management: Partnering with executive leadership to develop comprehensive strategies for retention, recruitment, training, and succession planning. You will also lead statewide project teams, from conception through full-scale execution, to create and implement talent management tools and programs.
• Strategic Planning & Change Management: Consulting with all levels of management to develop, implement, and review strategic business planning and change management initiatives to ensure smooth organizational transitions.
• Lean & Process Improvement: Promoting and implementing ongoing Lean projects to drive business objectives and increase operational efficiency across the division.
• High-Level Employee Relations: Managing complex employee relations matters and constituent communications. This includes conducting sensitive investigations or reviewing investigations conducted by others for completeness and policy compliance.
• Constituent Inquiries & Public Records: Identifying appropriate responding parties for various constituent inquiries and managing public records requests by gathering and determining the release of records in accordance with applicable laws and Personnel Rules.
• Operational Excellence: Ensuring timely responses to all inquiries and performing additional duties as assigned to support the mission of the People Solutions project team.
  

Knowledge of:

• Comprehensive Human Resources Management: Deep understanding of HR principles, Federal and State employment laws, and personnel rules.
• Organizational Development: Strong grasp of organizational design theories, methods for organizational effectiveness, and change management strategies.
• Strategic Planning: Familiarity with strategic business planning, workforce development, succession planning, and the principles of project management.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Mastery of theoretical and practical concepts of HR statutes with a heavy emphasis on employee relations, investigations, and policy compliance.

Skills in:

• Technical Systems: Advanced proficiency in business solutions software to produce documents, presentations, training modules, data analytics, graphical presentations of data, etc.
• Financial Acumen: Basic budgeting and financial skills as they relate to project management and resource allocation.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex HR rules into clear, actionable guidance.
• Strategic Soft Skills: Managing change by aligning individual motivations with organizational goals, coupled with strong time management and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

Ability to:

• Collaborate & Inspire: Work effectively with individuals, teams and executives across various divisions and state agencies, motivating diverse groups to embrace change and support a dynamic workforce.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Research, analyze, and synthesize complex data to support project objectives and reach sound investigation outcomes.
• Manage Competing Priorities: Navigate a high-volume, complex workload while maintaining attention to detail and meeting critical deadlines.
• Drive Productivity: Facilitate a culture of maximum productivity and continuous improvement across the enterprise.
  

The following will be considered favorably:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Public Administration (MPA), or a Juris Doctor (JD) with a focus on employment law.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP (SHRM Certified Professional/Senior Professional) or PHR/SPHR (Professional/Senior Professional in Human Resources).
• Change Management experience as related to implementation of new programs or processes
• Continuous Improvement experience, Lean/Six Sigma training or certification
• Project Management experience including large-scale or enterprise deployments
• Employee relations and investigations experience
• Public Sector Expertise, including policy interpretation
  

• Arizona Driver's License
• 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 - must be employed at least one year)
• 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