DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SENIOR
(TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST)

Job Location:

Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility (DBME)
Human Resources Talent Acquisition Unit
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $22.8671 - $32.4840 Hourly / $47,563.57 - $67,566.62 Annually 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: March 8, 2026

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility (DBME) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Human Resources Analyst Senior (Talent Acquisition Specialist). With direction from the DBME Talent Acquisition Manager, this position will work with all administrations within the Division. This position is recognized as an expert in Human Resources, with specialized expertise in Talent Acquisition.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the departments' 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:

Essential Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Offering guidance and collaboration with hiring managers to develop and execute staffing plans and activities to hire qualified individuals.
• Composing announcements and preparing requisitions in Talent Acquisition.
• Consulting and participating on panels or proctor testing/skills assessments when needed.
• Conferring with Division position control specialist to confirm vacant position numbers are in the proper classification and ensure that staffing efforts maintain established headcount.
• Attend job fairs in cooperation with Human Resources Administration (HRA) for recruitment of vacant positions.
• Providing management and employees with interpretation of Arizona Administrative Code (A. A. C.), Department/Division Policies and Procedures, Employment Law and Federal Laws; ensuring consistent application and compliance with such rules and policies.
• Preparing a wide variety of reports, tracks and maintaining data.
• Assist in the development of Talent Acquisition related policy and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Current principles, practices and methods used in the administration of an HR program.
• Federal and state employment laws, state statutes, rules and regulations.
• Agency policies, rules and regulations.
• Principles and practices of modern organizational development.
  

Skills in:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establishing priorities among conflicting needs.
• Researching, collecting, and analyzing data and reports.
• Developing and implementing various improvement initiatives for assigned program areas.
• Computer skills in Google Suite, MS Word, Excel, Access, Vis