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Arizona State Government

Human Resources Manager

Arizona State Government, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS To make Arizona's communities safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care. To provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

Human Resources Manager Job Location:

Central Office/Human Resources Office 100 N. 15th Ave Suite 103 Phoenix, Arizona 85007

https://adjc.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary: $60,723-$85,479-$110,235* *Salary DOE* Grade: 25 Closing Date: 09/09/25 Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is in search of a Human Resources Manager, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer. This role entails overseeing a team of four (4) human resources professionals responsible for recruitment, classification/compensation, and operational duties. Operating with minimal supervision, the role demands a commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and independent judgment. The incumbent will provide consultative and technical guidance to the agency's leadership team, and this position is classified as FLSA-Exempt.

Job Duties:

Leads a team overseeing recruitment, classification, compensation, and operations, ensuring strict adherence to Arizona State Personnel System (SPS) Personnel Rules, as well as federal and state laws

Oversees the development and revision of position descriptions, assesses classification and grade assignments, conducts thorough salary analyses, offering informed recommendations on salary-related actions

Performs research to identify complex problems and makes recommendations for resolution

Compiles reports covering a range of topics, meticulously analyzes data, and presents insightful information to the agency's leadership

Manages the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) and ensures accurate and timely processing of elections and appointments of board members, and retirements

Occasional travel to the Adobe Mountain School located at 2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, AZ, 85027

Attends training and meetings

Develops and facilitates HR related training for agency management and staff

Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of:

Laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing personnel administration to include SPS Personnel Rules and ADOA statewide policies

HR management principles and salary administration

Management and supervision

State of Arizona Records Retention and Management

Federal and state regulations pertaining to FLSA

Analytical techniques

Research and problem solving techniques

Performance Management Systems and Procedures

HRIS systems and procedures

Organizational structuring practices

Spreadsheets and database management, mathematical calculations and auditing

Skill in:

Written and verbal communication

Research and problem solving and decision making

Team building

Analyzing information logically and statistically

Project management

Time management and multitasking

Planning and organizing work activities

Conducting research, analyzing data and report preparation

Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relations

Process improvement, streamlining and training using Arizona Management System tools

Software applications, to include HR Report Writer, Microsoft Office, Google Suites (Docs, Sheets, Presentations, Gmail)

Ability to:

Develop recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill positions (e.g., Youth Corrections Officers, Nursing, Food Service, Facilities Maintenance, etc.)

Analyze data and prepare reports

Work in a correctional environment

Exercise independent judgment

Prioritize, organize and plan work

Effectively manage staff and evaluate performance

Be professional, tactful, courteous and remain objective

Maintain confidentiality

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills

Adhere to department rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Analyze and resolve difficult problems

Travel and provide occasional availability outside normal business hours

Selective Preference(s):

Candidates must possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience in supervising/managing professional-level human resources personnel engaged in recruitment, operations, and classification/compensation. Alternatively, any combination of training, education, and experience meeting the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) will be considered.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).

All newly hires State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans

Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans

10 paid holidays per year

Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years

Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly

Deferred Compensation Program

Wellness Plans

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). New membership begins the 27th week of employment. Immediately vested in retirement contributions. Defined Benefit.

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at hr@azdjc.gov if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)3542-9262. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. To submit your resume click the “APPLY” button above. Having trouble applying for a position? Email: employement@azdjc.gov or call (602)542-9262 for assistance

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