Human Resources Analyst – Employee Relations

Posting Date

03/09/26

Application Deadline

03/15/26

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$65,000.00 - $74,687.50 - $84,375.00 - $103,750.00

The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $65,658.00 to $84,375.00.

This position is exempt under the FLSA.

What We Offer

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!

Job Type

Unclassified - Judicial

Department

D800 Superior Court

About the Position

The Human Resources Analyst – Employee Relations provides hands-on and strategic support to the Judicial Branch within the Employee Relations function. This position serves as an advisor to managers on a wide range of workplace issues, including leave management, performance management, and disciplinary matters. The position requires sound judgment to assess risk, interpret policy, and recommend appropriate courses of action, while promoting consistency, fairness, and compliance. This role proactively supports leaders in addressing employee relations issues from initial consultation through resolution, contributing to effective workforce management and positive workplace outcomes.

About The Superior Court: 

The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time.  We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a closely related field

Experience:

• Two (2) years of professional experience in human resources

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications:

• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education or job-related experience as outlined above may substitute on a year-for-year basis

Our Preferred Candidate has:

• Experience in Employee Relations which includes intake and handling of employee complaints and/or workplace concerns, conducting workplace investigations (fact-finding, interviews, documentation, summaries/reports), advising/counseling managers and employees on employee relations issues, administering discipline and grievance/appeal processes in accordance with policy and practice, and responding to EEOC charges.
• Experience in Leave Management which includes managing FMLA and ADA cases, advising employees on leave related matters.
• Public-sector experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices in human resources management and administration including research and data analysis methods and techniques
• Pertinent Federal and State laws, codes and regulations, specifically those focusing on FMLA and ADA
• Principles and processes for providing customer service 

Skill in:

• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems that comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies
• Problem solving and decision making
• Computers and related software applications
• Organizing, prioritizin