[Hiring] Employee Relations Specialist @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is seeking an experienced and highly-motivated individual to join our team as an Employee Relations Specialist. This position will research and evaluate complex and sensitive employee relations issues/concerns, full cycle recruitment, and personnel actions.

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, 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.

Job Duties:

• Conduct investigations and/or inquiries.
• Coordinate, develop, and present various training programs and activities to employees and management.
• Research, analyze, and present data related to area of assignment.
• Investigate and respond to complaints issued by Director's office and/or EEOC/OEO.
• Develop and facilitate presentations as it relates to employee relations matters.
• Tracking/recording of all investigations and/or inquiries through logs, systems, and agendas.
• Assist in full cycle recruitment, complete personnel actions, onboarding, and offboarding, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a closely related field and two (2) years’ experience as a Human Resources Analyst or equivalent experience.
• OR Four years of hands-on experience in employee relations and administering progressive discipline.

Requirements

• 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.
• Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• 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: Driver’s License Requirements.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Wellness plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Stipend Opportunities.
• Infant at Work Program.
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy.
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities.