Human Resources Manager

Role Description

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Human Resources Field Business Partner. The Human Resources Field Business Partner directs a team of Human Resources professionals dedicated to supporting practices and objectives that cultivate an employee-centered, high-performance culture emphasizing quality, productivity, standards, goal achievement, and the continual development of a highly engaged workforce.

The responsibilities of the Human Resources Field Business Partner include:

• Fostering strategic partnerships across all HR functions to provide value-added services to management and employees.
• Providing guidance and interpreting HR policies.
• Analyzing data to report on trends and performance metrics related to employee actions.
• Serving as a champion of change and employee engagement.
• Proactively assessing and forecasting HR-related needs.
• Communicating HR-related needs to the Division’s Central Human Resources Support Center.
• Participating in the evaluation and monitoring of development programs to ensure their success.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (3 days per week in the office/hoteling).

Qualifications

• Knowledge in principles and procedures for employee relations, recruitment and selection, training, and human resources information systems.
• Process improvement strategies such as Lean Six Sigma (LSS).
• Principles and practices for developing teams, motivating employees, and managing in a team environment.
• Compliance requirements under ADA, FMLA, FLSA, OEO, EEOC, and Workers' Compensation.

Requirements

• At least eight years of HR experience working in the public sector or experience managing under a merit system or contract (CBA).
• Experience working with employees across a variety of occupational groups, including but not limited to professionals, trades, and administrative roles.
• Certifications from HRCI or SHRM (SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SPHR).

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.