Work Location: Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR) Phoenix AZ

Salary: UP TO $32.4840 per hour (DOE)

Grade: 22

Closing Date: May 21 2026

Internal opportunity for current state employees

This position will perform work requiring considerable independence initiative and judgment in combining a broad scope of professional human resources knowledge and comprehensive analytical judgment as the subject matter expert responsible for leading DEMAs classification and compensation program to include the development and implementation of the DEMA classification and compensation processes. This position will also be responsible for leading various HR projects to support the agency. Establishes and deploys continuous improvement activities in accordance with the Arizona Management System.

Responsibilities include:
Provides professional and technical expertise and recommendations to support DEMAs business needs and strategies to managers supervisors and HR analysts on all aspects of classification and compensation. Leads all DEMA classification and compensation projects of various complexity and sensitivity. Conducts complex data analysis and makes recommendations to senior leadership on the appropriate path forward ensuring compliance with all Federal State and ADOA classification and compensation policies.
Composes and reviews/analyze all agency classification and compensation requests such as position description (PD) maintenance salary analysis inequity reviews promotions reallocations special assignments in-grade adjustments etc.
Partners with divisional leaders to understand their organizational structure challenges works with leaders to identify and develop path forward to streamline organizational efficiencies and ensures all required actions are accurately completed per the project plan. Coordinates key partners necessary for complex classification projects and ensures that all project components are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Processes completes and audits all classification and compensation actions. Conducts quality assurance reviews for all classification actions submitted. Maintains confidential records/documentation related to all classification requests/projects.
Leads and participates in various HR special projects that are focused on continuously improving human resources related procedures and services. Collaborates with HR Analysts to support critical HR functions to ensure business needs are continuously met.
Will generate prepare and analyze various agency AZ360 reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) dashboards which are utilized by the Agency and Human Resources Director.
Will represent the agency in an acting capacity as the Human Resources Manager as needed.

Knowledge of:
State classification and compensation principles practices and methods and rules and regulations to appropriately interpret and apply to classification and compensation issues and merit system principles
federal and state employment laws statutes rules and regulations
Agency policies rules and regulations; principles and practices of modern organizational development
State government organization operation processes and procedures
Project management
Data analysis
Personnel rules and Fair Labor Standards Act as amended
Human Resources Management principles and practices
Human Resources Information System (AZ360) payroll/personnel data system.
Office equipment and their uses/functions; computer software programs such as Google Office Suite Microsoft Office (Word Excel Access Outlook)

Skilled in:
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
Establishing priorities among conflicting needs
Researching collecting and analyzing data and reports
Developing and implementing various improvement initiatives
Organize facts and draw clear and logical conclusions
Basic math and algebra to obtain and evaluate related compensation data
Making informed decisions/recommendations
Planning prioritizing and completing multiple tasks
Interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining effective working relationships; 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 complex data and report information
Negotiate and apply reason persuasively to resolve classification and compensation issues
Comprehend and make inferences from written material
Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations decrease turnaround times streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
Understand apply and explain classification & compensation and human resources rules regulations policies and procedures and applicable local state and Federal Laws as well as ADOA Personnel Rules ADOA Classification and Compensation Guidelines; department policies and procedures state and federal laws
Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Make calculations
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting applications
Effectively manage multiple and changing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision

Desired qualifications include any combination of experience education and training that meets the knowledge skills and abilities as described. The preferred candidate will have one year experience as a HR Analyst Intermediate OR three years of experience in professional personnel work. A bachelors degree in Personnel Management or a closely related field may substitute for one year of professional personnel work experience.

Special Job Requirements:
This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.12.)
In State travel required.
The selected candidate is required to pass a criminal background investigation.
Must be able to achieve a favorable Tier 1 federal investigation for the purpose of Common Access Card (CAC) approval to permit federal IT system access.

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 (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per 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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

If you have any questions please feel free to contact
DEMA is a smoke-free work environment.
ADA/EEO Employer
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer