Human Resources Analyst Senior

Dept Of Health Services

The Arizona Department Of Health Services Promotes And Protects The Health Of Arizona’S Children And Adults. Our Mission Is To Promote, Protect, And Improve The Health And Wellness Of Individuals And Communities In Arizona. We Strive To Set The Standard For Personal And Community Health Through Direct Care, Science, Public Policy, And Leadership. Adhs Promotes Alternative Work Schedules, Flexible Hours. We Have Positions That Can Fit Any Stage In Your Career, From Entry To Senior Level. We Offer A Robust Benefit Package, Including The Adhs Student Loan Assistance Program, Where Eligible Employees Can Receive Up To $300.00 Per Month For Their Outstanding Student Loans. Come Check Us Out And See How You Can Make A Difference In The Lives Of All Arizonans.

Hr Class/Comp Analyst Senior

Job Location:

Address: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, Az 85007

*Hybrid*

This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY.

Posting Details:

Salary: $65,000

Grade: 22

Job Summary: This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY.

Under the direction of the HR Operations Manager this position will be responsible for providing subject matter expert for Classification and Compensation services to the agency. The position will handle all aspects of employee personnel and classification actions to ensure compliance with ADHS policies and federal and state regulations while providing instruction, guidance and excellent customer service to employees, managers, and human resources professionals. Functions including processing justifications to fill, conducting salary analysis, draft and/or review position descriptions and classification and compensation actions. Partnering with the agency Business Partner to ensure accuracy and timelessness of submissions as well as complex issues of confidential nature. Will also serve as a back up for the agency generalist. Provide accurate and consistent interpretation of Federal and State Personnel laws, Department of Administration rules and ADHS policies and procedures. The position provides oversight of the Human Resources (HR) strategies, actions, activities and functions within multiple divisions. This position exercises considerable discretion and judgment when interacting and communicating with internal agency staff;

This position utilizes a hybrid work environment with up to 2-3 days of remote work contingent upon business needs. Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week during training.

Job Duties:

Senior subject matter expert for Classification and Compensation, provides expert level technical analysis and review. Partnering with the agency Business Partner to ensure accuracy and timelessness of submissions as well as complex issues of confidential nature. Conducts quality assurance reviews for all personnel, classification and requisition actions submitted. Maintains confidential records/documentation related to all personnel actions. Accurate date entry into the HR systems.

Prepares updates, establishments, and reallocation packets for submission. Reviews and completes PD requests submitted by Hiring Managers, Management, and HR Business Partner. Tracks all HR actions submitted for timeliness and completion. Works closely with a variety of entities, Payroll, other personnel agencies/offices.

Reviews and submits Justification to Fill Request Forms for approval and processing. Ensures positions are authorized to fill; reviews for accuracy, checks for updated PD on file.

Participate in large scale Classification and Compensation projects of varying complexity, sensitivity, providing analysis, and making recommendations at a professional level. Assist with special projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
- HRIS systems Theories, concepts, principles and techniques of all functional areas of position classification under the State Classification Plan; State government organization, operation, processes and procedures; rules and regulations sufficient to appropriately interpret and apply to classification and compensation issues and merit system principles. Project management; data analysis;
- The structure, functions, mission, objectives of all major and most medium/small state organizations (department or agency or commission or board) and their relationships obtain and evaluate related compensation to other state organizations; Personnel rules data and Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended; Human Resources Management principles and practices; the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) payroll/personnel data system Principles and practices of modern organizational development.
- Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
- Effective written communication skills to produce detailed, clear and concise audit reports in support of determined. recommendations or compensation reports Excellent oral communication skills in presenting and defending recommendations Research and analytical skills sufficient to compile supporting information from a wide variety of sources, and to organize facts and draw clear and logical conclusions Interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining effective working relationships. Team leadership. Basic math and algebra to obtain and evaluate related compensation data. Researching, collecting, and analyzing data and reports; developing and implementing various improvement initiatives. Leading initiatives and standing up programs in the areas of talent management, change management, and/or continuous improvement; training/facilitation including curriculum design, development, and delivery; communicating with and serving a diverse customer population; making informed decisions/recommendations; planning, prioritizing, and completing multiple tasks; and maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.

Ability to:
- Analyze specific problem situations and determine acceptable solutions within the framework of laws, rules and regulations; perform research, collect and analyze data
and report information; demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service; demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and streamline work processes Understand, explain and apply state and federal personnel laws, as well as, state and agency rules, procedures and policies respond to a wide range of personnel inquiries and situations with accuracy and diplomacy. Able to work both independently and within a collaborative team oriented environment using sound judgment in decision making. Translate data and trend-analysis into usable
information for non-technical audiences; establish and maintain interpersonal relationships; effectively adapt to multiple/ changing priorities; conduct research; and
generate reports.
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or closely related field and two years experience as an Intermediate Human Resources Analyst or equivalent experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY.

Driver'S License

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).

Benefits:

• The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
• − Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
• − Paid vacation and sick time
• − Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• − 10 paid holidays per year
• − Wellness program and plans
• − Life insurance
• − Short/long-term disability insurance
• − Defined retirement plan
• − Award winning Infant at Work program
• − Credit union membership
• − Transit subsidy
• − ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

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

Retirement:

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

Contact Us:

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 emailing nicole.zawacki@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.