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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 Job Location: Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
www.azdes.gov Posting Details: Salary: $56,650.00 - $ 59,000.00 Annually
Grade: 22
Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received Job Summary:
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 des.az.gov; 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 department's 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 State's 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 high-level 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 in-depth 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:
• Bachelor's 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 class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver's 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.] R2-10-207.11).
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• 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 full-time or part-time 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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred 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 mguerra@azdes.gov.
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.
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