Human Resource Business Partner

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Human Resource Business Partner

Job Location:

ADOT Human Resources/Equal Opportunity

206 S. 17th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

Salary Range: $67,723.87 - $77,723.87

Anticipated Salary: $72,723.87

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 06/22/2026

Job Summary

This position participates in planning, decision-making, problem solving, and developing strategies regarding human resources (HR) needs and requirements for assigned client groups. This position will oversee and provide technical expertise and ensure compliance with HR policies, rules, regulations, and laws for all HR activities in client groups. Collaborates with other HR employees, leaders, stakeholders, and executive staff members to help resolve HR related matters, concerns and requests. This position serves as a point of contact for the assigned client groups.

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, and 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

Provides HR guidance, tools, resources, and technical expertise to client groups and employees. Assists in developing solutions for strategic HR-related matters to increase effectiveness and efficiency across the agency.

Provides coaching and guidance to Administrative Services Officers (ASOs) and other positions with HR functions. Communicates and meets with client groups on a regular basis regarding HR updates and processes. Review work products for accuracy and provide feedback.

Conducts research and analysis to help resolve HR issues and improve processes and procedures. Utilizes HR information systems and programs to review data and make recommendations related to classification and compensation, recruitment and operations, performance management, salary analysis, and other areas of HR.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Federal and state regulations, HR policies, Arizona Personnel Rules, statutes, procedures and practices.
• Agency and Division policies and procedures.
• Classification and compensation strategies.
• Performance management processes and requirements.
• Recruitment methods, policies and procedures.
  
  

Skill In

• Continuous improvement tools and processes.
• Planning, researching and analyzing information/data.
• Problem solving
• Conflict resolution and interpersonal resolutions.
• Interpreting and applying statutes, rules, policies and procedures.
• Utilizing HR information systems, databases, and programs.
• Google Workspace.
• Decision-making.
• Working independently.
• Mentoring employees and leaders on HR processes and procedures.
  
  

Ability To

• Lead conversations about HR topics with client groups.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with employees, leaders, stakeholders and executive staff members.
• Conceptualize, organize, and integrate diverse data into a coherent framework.
• Recognize priorities and impacts regarding HR processes on employees and the agency.
• Use strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Conduct training and presentations.
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

Three years of experience in the Human Resources field. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field. Human Resources certifications (SHRM, HRCI, etc.)

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and 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 record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required 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.) R2-10-207.11).

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

Benefits

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  
  

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

Retirement

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

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) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.