[Hiring] Employee Relations Business Partner @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

Serves as the subject matter expert and provides HR service and support to employees and managers on various topics such as engagement and retention, benefits, leaves, and resolves any issues that may arise to include conducting investigations. Administers human resources policies and procedures, collects and maintains HR data related to benefits, training, turnover, etc. to help make recommendations for improvement; and processes paperwork for functional areas according to established procedures.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

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 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.

Qualifications

• Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
• Minimum of four years previous experience in human resources, and specifically, employee relations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of human resources/personnel principles and practices.
• In depth knowledge of employment laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to personnel administration and employee relations, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demeanor.
• Effective organization and time management and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations.
• Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive.
• Proficient in the use of HRIS applications.
• Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• Ability to thrive in a service-centric organizational model.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to learn LEAN concepts, principles and tool.
• Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills.
• Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another.

Benefits

• Paid time off for holidays, sick days, annual leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and civic duty leave.
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• A robust and affordable insurance plan that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability options.
• Higher education discounts for State employees and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per fiscal year, available to seek further career advancement or certification in Continuing Professional Education.
• Work-life balance and additional options for life betterment such as the Infant at Work Program, State Wellness Program, Public Transit Discounts, Alternate Work Schedules, and Telework opportunities.
• Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.