State of Arizona is hiring: PEOPLE DATA ANALYST in Phoenix

People Data Analyst (Human Resources Analyst Intermediate)

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS – REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

Job Location

Training and Personnel Division, 701 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034

Posting Details

Salary: $56,160.00
Grade: 20
Closing Date: 11/14/2025

Job Summary

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a skilled and motivated People Data Analyst to provide professional expertise in HR research, data analysis, and process improvement. In this role, you’ll analyze HR data, prepare reports and dashboards, and support the development of policies and procedures that strengthen workforce management across the agency. You’ll collaborate with leadership to enhance operations, improve efficiency, and drive results through meaningful HR insights.

Job Duties

• Gather, analyze, and prepare reports on HR metrics for agency management
• Extract and format data from the Human Resources Information Solution (AZ360)
• Create and maintain databases, spreadsheets, dashboards, and forms using various computer/web applications
• Combine volumes of data from various sources to ensure accuracy
• Collaborate with internal and external resources and other agency units to accomplish assignments
• Participate in various individual and team projects
• Create project plans and expectations, and monitor and evaluate activities
• Contribute to the unit’s strategy-based goals, objectives, and results, and participate in HRDG LEAN (AMS) management process improvement initiatives
• Evaluate and recommend changes to enhance workflow, customer service, timeliness, etc.
• Document, develop, and evaluate standard work
• Assist in developing and implementing employee surveys
• Generate reports and conduct data analysis based on responses
• Assist in implementing and administering the PI suite
• Provide technical guidance and support to the HR Analytics Manager to include preparing various reports and assisting in the development of dashboards
• Serve as a back‑up to the Human Resources Analytics Unit
• Drive on State business
• Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge Of

• Research and data analysis methods and techniques, HRIS Report Writer, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, with an emphasis on spreadsheets expertise
• Project management and continuous process improvement methodologies
• Records and document management principles
• Principles and practices of human resources management and administration
• State and Federal Laws, ADOA Personnel Rules, ADOA Classification and Compensation Guidelines
• ADCRR department policies and procedures

Skill In

• Verbal and written communication
• Creating complex spreadsheets, databases and reports
• Creating PowerPoint presentations
• Prioritizing and completing tasks
• Problem solving, analysis, and decision making
• Project management, managing cross‑functional teams, group facilitation, addressing challenging situations, building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Providing a high level of customer service

Ability To

• Analyze and address complex issues
• Identify discrepancies, problems and formulate solutions
• Prepare and present reports
• Evaluate, organize and execute new initiatives
• Collect data and analyze complex quality and process issues
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communicate accurate information to customers and staff members
• Effectively manage multiple and changing priorities
• Work independently and/or in a team setting
• Interpret human resources policies and procedures
• Understand, explain and apply State and Federal Laws, as well as, ADOA Personnel Rules, ADOA Classification and Compensation Guidelines
• ADCRR department policies and procedures

Selective Preference(s)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field; or two (2) years of relevant experience
• Relevant HR Certification
• Requires expertise using complex spreadsheets and databases for analysis and reporting, and experience in project management, process improvement initiatives, and report writing

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation
• Vehicle use: A valid class‑appropriate driver’s license, required training, and successful license record checks for state business
• Statutorily required liability insurance for personally owned vehicles used on state business (Arizona Administrative Code R2‑10‑207.11)
• Annual Tuberculosis (TB) test during new employee orientation and annually thereafter
• All newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify)

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks per year for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Robust and affordable insurance plan including medical, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Retirement

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment. Current ADCRR Employees: consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are under a different retirement plan.

Contact Us

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255‑2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Government Administration