HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST INTERMEDIATE

Central Office/Human Resources

100 N. 15th Ave Suite 103

Phoenix, AZ. 85007

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is searching for an energetic, outgoing, and self-motivated individual who would be responsible for HR daily operations, and processing classification and compensation actions.

• In charge of daily HR operations, encompassing tasks such as New Hire Orientation, HRIS actions, salary calculations, I-9 compliance, electronic personnel record maintenance, release of records/record retention, and the execution of the Managing Accountability and Performance (MAP) evaluation system.
• Tasked with overseeing classification and compensation actions, which involves developing and updating position descriptions (PD), conducting salary analyses and making salary recommendations, generating and submitting Salary Change Request forms, processing merit incentives payments, and overseeing Youth Corrections Officer (YCO) step increases by tracking and ensuring timely processing.
• Addresses complex issues raised by agency employees, management, and Leadership Team members by conducting thorough research, offering informed guidance and recommendations, and developing reports on various topics.
• Supports the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) through tasks such as processing memberships, coordinating elections and board member appointments, calculating various retirements, staying informed about legislative changes impacting CORP, managing and participating in Local Board meetings, and preparing public notices, including agency communications and meeting minutes.
• Occasionally travels to the Adobe Mountain School at 2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd. to provide HR assistance for facility staff, participate in training sessions, and attend meetings.
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment.
  

Knowledge of:

• Laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to personnel administration to include Arizona State Personnel System Rules and ADOA statewide policies and salary administration
• State of Arizona Records Retention
• Federal and state regulations pertaining to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Analytical techniques to include research and problem solving techniques; collecting and analyzing data and reporting information
• Business office principles and practices
• Managing Accountability and Performance (MAP) appraisal system and procedures
• HRIS system and procedures
• Organizational structuring practices
• Spreadsheets and database management, mathematical calculations and auditing

Skill in:

• Written and verbal communication
• Research and problem solving and decision making
• Team building
• Analyzing information logically and statistically
• Project and time manager, and multitasking
• Planning and organizing work activities
• Conducting research, analyzing data, and report preparation
• Leadership and interpersonal relations
• Process improvement, streamlining and training
• Software applications to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and HRIS Data Warehouse

Ability to:

• Maintain confidentiality
• Analyze data and prepare reports
• Work in a correctional environment
• Prioritize, organize and plan work
• Be professional, tactful, courteous and remain objective
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Effective communication thoughts and ideas
• Adhere to department rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Perform complex mathematical calculations
• Establish and maintain working relationships
• Analyze and resolve difficult problems
• Travel and/or provide weekend availability
  

• Two years of hands-on experience in handling personnel actions, including but not limited to new hires, promotions, salary calculations, etc., with a proficiency in utilizing the HRIS system.
• Knowledge of ASRS/CORP retirement systems
• Able to work Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM and occasional Saturday's, if needed
  

REQUIRED: Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation.
REQUIRED: Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of "meets expectations" or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. 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 records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all 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.) R2-10-207.010).
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Wellness Plans

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

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- New membership begins the 27th week of employment
- Immediately vested in retirement contributions
- Defined Benefit
Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)364-1023. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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