GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

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The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.

Human Resources Analyst Advanced

Job Location:

Address: 5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, Arizona 85086

Posting Details:

Salary: $56,098-$100,989 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 07/20/2025

Job Summary:

This position resides in the Human Resources Branch and reports directly to the Senior Human Resources Manager. The Department’s workforce consists of approximately 623 employees. The individual in this position will provide professional level human resources work in a variety of functional areas within the Human Resources division in support of the Department and its employees.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior HR Generalist to support one of our agency’s largest divisions. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient, accurate, and timely delivery of a wide range of HR services, with an emphasis on staffing, HR Operations, classification and compensation recommendations and special projects as assigned. This is a high-impact role that requires navigating complex HR assignments, balancing competing priorities and providing guidance in a variety of HR functional areas. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to delivering exceptional HR service.

Job Duties:

Major responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Leads full-cycle recruitment efforts for a large and complex division, including developing tailored job announcements, identifying effective sourcing strategies, reviewing resumes, coordinating hiring list development, and ensuring candidates meet minimum qualifications. Provides guidance and support to hiring managers and candidates throughout the hiring process.

- Prepares comprehensive hiring packets, including salary recommendations, and ensures proper routing and approvals in compliance with agency policies and applicable guidelines.

- Manages a broad scope of HR operational functions for a large and complex division, including the accurate and timely processing of employee and position transactions.
- Oversees classification and reclassification requests, develops recommendations, and ensures compliance with State Personnel Rules, FLSA regulations, and ADOA compensation policies.

- Provides oversight of executive and senior leadership HR actions and handles sensitive and complex operational matters requiring discretion and advanced HR knowledge.

- Coordinates and facilitates new hire onboarding, including I-9 verifications and benefits enrollment guidance. Supports employees with benefit-related matters such as open enrollment and qualified life events.

- Serves as a senior-level resource for internal and external customers, providing high-level consultation and interpretation of HR policies, procedures, and systems. Advises supervisors and leadership on performance management, AZ360 system processes, and classification and compensation m