Leave Administrator

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Address: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY.

Salary: $55,000-$60,000

Grade: 20

Performs day-to-day HR functions providing professional-level personnel work, protecting confidential information, adhering to federal and state laws as they pertain to FMLA and ADA, Arizona State Personnel Rules, agency policies, and procedures as follows: serves
as the agency FMLA/LWOP program administrator advising and guiding agency employees and leaders on FMLA, LWOP, Modified Duty, Donated annual leave, ADA , Worker's Compensation, short-term and long-term disability, annual leave, sick leave, and LWOP
as it affects benefits.

This position will assist in developing, maintaining and updating the team's performance measures (huddle board) related to employee relations. Writes, and/or updates Employee Relations Standard Operating Procedures. Interprets Personnel Rules and ensures compliance. Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives. Participates in small/mid size special HR projects or assignments using Lean Management System Methodology. May act as Lead in absence of ER manager. Includes rotation into other
Employee Relations areas and/or assignments as needed by business.

This position will also act as back up to the Employee Relations Specialist performing functions, included but not limited to, the following: resolution of disciplinary and performance issues (drafting letters, updating logs, etc.), fingerprint clearance card denial/
suspension resolution, and ASEDRA coordination.

Administer/manage FMLA, LWOP, Modified Duty, Donated Annual Leave, ADA, and Worker's Compensation day-to-day functions. Prepares OSHA agency reports; Serves as ADA coordinator; manages modified duty requests assisting supervisors and employees and maintaining required documentation; USERRA requests and employee return-to-work process.

Writes and updates Employee Relations Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), relating to FMLA, Modified Duty, Donated Annual Leave, ADA, and Worker's Compensation; and identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives.

Participates in HR projects or special assignments. Responsible for developing, maintaining and updating the team's performance measures (huddle board) related to areas of responsibility.

Act as the Employee Relations Specialist Back-up.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Preferred candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline; and/or three years Employee Relations/FMLA experience; and/or knowledge acquired through HR certification (i.e. PHR or SPHR). Knowledge of personnel rules is also highly desired.

This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY.

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).

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

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 emailing nicole.zawacki@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.