Senior Employee Relations Specialist
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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 EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
1789 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007
Salary: $56650.00 $ 59000.00 Annually
Grade: 22
Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received
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 Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Employee Relations Specialist. This position exercises independent judgement in the coordination and administration of all aspects of employee relations actions to ensure compliance with DES policies and federal and state regulations while providing instruction guidance and excellent customer service to employees managers and human resource professionals. This position performs extensive research fact finding and investigations. This position monitors team performance and reporting metrics discovers training needs and provides coaching.
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:
Provides expert level technical analysis and review guidance and training to other professionals within the division. Completes highlevel projects with time sensitive deadlines. Provides updates and reports on a full range of HR topics to the HR Business Partner and Executive Leadership Team.
Conducts indepth analysis of project data requirements and impact; identify problem areas and determines how to resolve them. Performs extensive research and fact finding; analyze results and the application of appropriate regulations and policies in order to develop recommendations.
Collects and runs reports to assist the unit with data analysis of relevant data.
Conducts quality assurance reviews for all personnel and employee relations actions completed by staff. Supports team members with their assigned actions in all HR functions through coaching and mentoring division management to create a fostering team culture. Provides training including but not limited to HR processes and procedures etc.
Establishes operational standards and procedures that are leveraged to respond to employee and manager questions ensures actions are processed accurately and processes are administered effectively and efficiently.
Knowledge of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and AZ360 screens and their uses.
Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Internet Explorer etc.
Knowledge of personnel processes and procedures.
Knowledge of investigative research and fact finding.
Skilled in excellent written and oral communications.
Skilled analyzing documentation for accuracy and completion.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or closely related field and two years of experience as an Intermediate Human Resources Analyst or five years of equivalent experience at a Human Resources Intermediate Level.
PHR/SPHR certification is highly desirable.
Travel will be required for State business. 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
