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.

SENIOR EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Job Location:

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
www.azdes.gov

Posting Details:

Salary: $56,650.00 - $ 59,000.00 Annually 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received

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 Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Employee Relations Specialist. This position exercises independent judgement in the coordination and administration of all aspects of employee relations actions to ensure compliance with DES policies and federal and state regulations while providing instruction, guidance, and excellent customer service to employees, managers, and human resource professionals. This position performs extensive research, fact finding, and investigations. This position monitors team performance and reporting metrics, discovers training needs, and provides coaching.

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.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, 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 expert level technical analysis and review, guidance and training to other professionals within the division. Completes high-level projects, with time sensitive deadlines. Provides updates and reports on a full range of HR topics to the HR Business Partner and Executive Leadership Team.

• Conducts in-depth analysis of project data, requirements, and impact; identify problem areas and determines how to resolve them. Performs extensive research and fact finding; analyze results and the application of appropriate regulations and policies in order to develop recommendations.

• Collects and runs reports to assist the unit with data analysis of relevant data.

• Conducts quality assurance reviews for all personnel and employee relations actions completed by staff. Supports team members' with their assigned actions in all HR functions through coaching and mentoring division management to create a fostering team culture. Provides training including but not limited to HR processes and procedures, etc.

• Establishes operational standards and procedures that are leveraged to respond to employee and manager questions, ensures actions are processed accurately and processes are administered effectively and efficiently.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and AZ360 screens and their uses.
• Knowledge of computer programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, etc.
• Knowledge of personnel processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of investigative research and fact finding.
• Skilled in excellent written and oral communications.
• Skilled analyzing documentation for accuracy and completion.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

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