Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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$ 105000 - 116000
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families community organizations advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life.
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
Salary: $105000.00 $116000.00 Annually
Grade: 26
Closing Date: 4/17/25
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals families and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service community and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit ; or click on the link here to view Our DES video. Come Join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security is seeking a proven Human Resources Leader to support the Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility (DBME). The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) in partnership with DES leadership is responsible for planning and executing the human resources strategies in line with the business goals and objectives including organizational design workforce planning talent management change management compensation employee effectiveness and engagement for the assigned division. The position provides significant input and guidance to the division Assistant Director influencing decisions that direct the operations of the division and has responsibility for directing the management of operational/technical functions.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards commissions many State employees participate in the States 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
In partnership and collaboration with the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and division leaders The Sr. HRBP assists division management to provide overall leadership and oversight responsibility for all human resources core functions assess human resources needs and establish and implement human Resources strategies. This position will play a key role in strategic planning to include human resources process improvements best practices and the preparation of analysis for legislation that affect the human resources arena. This position will be responsible for interpreting Federal laws and regulations State laws and rules and DES policies and procedures.
Oversee the implementation and deployment of Human Resources programs through divisional Human Resources staff; lead Human Resources practices and objectives to provide an employee oriented high level culture that emphasizes empowerment quality productivity standards goal attainment and recruitment. Lead the ongoing development of a superior workforce.
Provide input in the development and implementation of strategic goals and objectives related to the divisions mission; identify operational problems and develop solutions; lead and direct special divisionwide operational and organizational studies/projects.
Serve as coach and mentor to employees as well as business leaders to drive development of leadership and talent capability and competencies. Lead the development of an employeeoriented culture that emphasizes quality continuous improvement and high performance.
Extensive knowledge of human resources principles and practices and all facets of human resources to include Talent Management Classification and Compensation Performance Management Employee Relations Operations and Employee Benefits administration.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws; State Personnel System Personnel Rules; Legislative process; Budgets and Statewide Human Resources Policies and Guidelines.
Skilled in management and leadership; oral and written communication; diplomacy; interpersonal relations with staff managers and representatives of divisions.
Skilled in developing and implementing work measurement methods project planning analysis and interpretation of data.
Ability to effectively lead large centralized administrative services lead balance heavy workloads and work in complex sometimes ambiguous environments serving multiple stakeholders and drive culture initiatives.
Ability to understand the business needs of the divisions and translate client business needs and goals into human resource capabilities needed to achieve results and a strong service delivery.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience Human Resources Business Organization Development and a minimum of seven 7 years experience in human resources in progressive crossfunctional roles of which four 4 years in a leadership role driving strategic human capital priorities. Bachelors degree in relevant field may substitute for two 2 years of leadership experience.
HR certification is preferred not required.
This position will require a current valid Arizona drivers license. This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business; the following requirements apply Drivers License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required 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. R210207.11.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the abovementioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Affordable medical dental life and shortterm disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and longterm disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime 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 programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the LongTerm Disability (LTD) program after a 27week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for lifelong income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of taxdeferred retirement investments.
On or shortly after your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans enrollment instructions submission deadlines and effective dates.
For questions about this career opportunity please contact Margaret Guerra at 480.601.1445 or email
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 contacting 480.601.1445. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
