Human Resources Manager - Classification/Compensation & Operations
Human Resources Manager - Classification/Compensation & Operations
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DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY
The Arizona Department of child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families caregivers and the community to strengthen families ensure safety and achieve permanency for all Arizonas children through prevention services and support.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER CLASSIFICATION/COMPENSATION & OPERATIONS
HUMAN RESOURCES
3003 N Central Ave Phoenix AZ 85012
Salary: $35.1684 HRLY/$73150.27 Salary
Grade: 25
Closing Date: May 24 2025
This position plays a vital role in directing the Human Resources (HR) Operations and Classification and Compensation units both of which operate in a fastpaced and everevolving environment. In addition provides essential leadership support by partnering closely with agency management the aim is to develop thoughtful strategies and innovative solutions that genuinely enhance the operations of the Department of Child Safety (DCS) Human Resources while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and the 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 and 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.
- Directs the processing and approval of all personnel actions within the agency including payroll adjustment forms. Manages onboarding process for new employees. Addresses any issues related to employee benefits. Maintains employee personnel files. Oversees the Fingerprint Clearance Card Renewal Program. Manages and oversees the Arizona State Employee Driver Record Application (ASEDRA). Acts as the Travel Reduction Coordinator along with handling other HR managementrelated tasks.
- Reviews and approves salary and classification actions for agency ensuring conformance with personnel rules Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations and ADOA Compensation Guidelines along with handling other HR managementrelated tasks.
- Serves as a subject matter expert and provides technical assistance and guidance to agency management division HR liaisons and staff in areas of operations and job classification and compensation strategies.
- Provides clear direction and guidance to staff engaging in coaching and mentoring as needed. This includes discussing work assignments and adjusting priorities to ensure the delivery of effective and professional customer service. Additionally the individual is responsible for the development and revision of policies procedures forms processes and reports pertinent to the units responsibilities. Regular meetings with management staff are conducted to address issues and appropriate actions are taken to resolve these matters or to furnish relevant information.
- Participates in small and largescale classification and compensation projects of varying complexity sensitivity providing analysis and making determinations at a professional level. Conducts regular audits of the agencys organization structure for efficiencies and partners with managers to develop workforce planning strategies and talent development capabilities.
- Attends and participates in Human Resources (HR) meetings/trainings. Conducts staff meetings to keep team informed serves on various work teams and represents the Chief Human Resources Deputy Officer in meetings. Completes special assignments/projects.
- Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge of:
- Methods and best practices for effective leadership in management supervisory or subject matter expert roles.
- Principles and practices of Classification and Compensation
- Principles and practices of Operations and processing
- Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA)
- Principles and practices of HR development
- Personal computer and software (e.g. Microsoft Office)
Skills in:
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Provide training and/or presenting to small or large groups
- Coaching and mentoring
- Applying principles to implement process improvements
- Supervise staff to foster an environment of learning people development and continuous improvement
- Guiding staff to adhere to procedures and prioritize the units workflow
- Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of HR related information and data
- Interpreting applying and adhering to federal state and local laws and rules
- Applying evaluation and leadership techniques
- Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships and providing excellent customer service
- Decisionmaking and problemsolving
- Project and timemanagement
- Researching preparation writing and presenting reports
Ability to:
- Plan evaluate and enhance processes to aid in the development of solutions to unit issues
- Analyze interpret and apply complex employment laws regulations and policies
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Prioritize workload and effectively delegate/monitor work
- Manage time effectively
- Communicate both verbally and in writing to present ideas effectively
- Read interpret and correctly apply relevant laws and regulations policies and operating procedures
- Analyze and resolve complex problems
- Work as a member of a team and also work independently
- Department of Administration (ADOA) rules policies and procedures
- Learn and adhere to Arizona Management System principles
Must have a minimum of three years of professionallevel HR experience in a management supervisory or subject matter expert role is required. Experience in a state government role related to classification and compensation and/or operations is preferred. An HR certification or degree is preferred.
The ability to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry.
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:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
- Affordable medical dental life and shortterm disability insurance plans
- Topranked retirement and longterm disability plans
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
- Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
- Deferred compensation plan
- Wellness plans
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
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contactingor by email at. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team ator by email at. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
