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 GENERALIST

Job Location:

Division of Business Services
Address:  1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $58,000.00 - $61,600.00 Annually 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: April 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 Business Services, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Human Resources Generalist. This position will be responsible for work of considerable difficulty, serving as a lead analyst across multiple Human Resources (HR) disciplines, including: Full Cycle Recruitment, Classification and Compensation, Operations personnel tasks, and Employee Relations. This position will research and evaluate complex and sensitive employee relations issues/concerns impacted by Division procedures/processes, Department Policy, Personnel Rules, and State and Federal employment laws; interpret rules, regulations, policy, and advise Division staff on specific situations. Partner with DES Central Human Resources (CHR) and the Attorney General's office to conduct on-site internal investigations, often involving complex matters; prepare comprehensive investigation reports with recommended findings. The person in this position will promote consistency in management's use of the progressive disciplinary process; make recommendations regarding formal and informal disciplinary actions and/or corrective actions. The incumbent will be required to maintain knowledge of current employment laws through continuous education and training.

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:

● Provides full-life cycle recruitment in filling vacancies with qualified individuals through the full cycle recruitment process by composing and posting on the electronic job boards and/or other media platforms, screening resumes to qualify candidates, scheduling interviews, developing interview questions, skill assessments, background checks/references, preparing hire packets, job offers, onboarding, ServiceNow tickets, etc.
● Prepares classification and compensation actions: Salary analysis, Salary Change Request forms, Position Description updates, establishing new positions, reclassifying positions to the appropriate classifications, and abolishing positions. Prepares division personnel actions in accordance with ADOA personnel rules, DES policies, and procedures. Onbase personnel actions and personnel-related forms in the electronic file system.
● Conducts and assists with new employee onboarding for DBS/DFO divisions' new hires, prepares packets, completes the I-9 E-Verify process, and explains forms/benefit options. Reviews required supplemental new hire forms to ensure completeness.
● Coordinate, develop, and present various training programs and activities to employees and management. Research, analyze, and present data related to the area of assignment. Summarize relevant trends and recommend courses of action.
● Conduct Employee Relations investigations and/or inquiries; meet and interview employees at all levels; conduct research relative to the subject issues; citizens and use of state ve