[Hiring] Human Resources Analyst Intermediate @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

The HR Analyst Intermediate reports to the HR Manager and performs professional level human resources work in classification, compensation, recruitment, policy compliance, and operational improvements. This position conducts job audits, manages full-cycle talent acquisition, and leverages AZ360 systems to perform data audits, maintain HR metrics, and support employee benefits. Serving as a functional resource across divisions, this position partners with HR Manager to update standard operating procedures, drive process improvements, and ensure agency-wide compliance with state regulations.

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.

• Evaluate, analyze, and research job classification and compensation requests to ensure internal equity and appropriate pay alignment.
• Conduct job audits, allocate positions, and draft or update detailed position descriptions.
• Prepare analysis for base pay, performance pay, and pay equity inquiries and recommendations.
• Assist in communicating, implementing, and maintaining organizational HR policies and procedures.
• Collect, tabulate, and prepare a variety of human resource surveys and reports for HR scorecard, dashboards, and key performance metrics for the agency.
• Utilize AZ360 and various reports to analyze trends, perform quality control, and audit personnel actions to ensure compliance.
• Assist with benefits during open enrollment and participate as a Benefits Liaison.
• Manage end-to-end talent acquisition, including posting announcements to job boards and recruitment.
• Screen applicant resumes, administer pre-employment and background verifications, coordinate interviews and communication, complete reference checks, and maintain recruitment and application documents adhering to state rules.
• Support new employee orientation and onboarding workflows to ensure a seamless candidate transition.
• Collaborate with the HR Manager to troubleshoot and resolve system issues and coordinate countermeasures and improvements for the betterment of operations.
• Account for and track Standard Operating Procedures for the HR Operations team to oversee the annual updates.
• Serve as a functional resource for divisions, providing guidance on recruitment, classification, and HR best practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties appropriate to the level as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or closely related field.
• Two years experience as a Human Resources Analyst or equivalent experience.

Requirements

• Driver’s License Requirements (if applicable).
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• 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
• Remote work option available for improved work/life balance.