EMPLOYEE RELATIONS HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY _Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life._

### **EMPLOYEE RELATIONS HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER**

Job Location: Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

• www.azdes.gov** Posting Details: Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually
  
  

Grade: 25

Closing Date: 7/11/2025 Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES' video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an ER HR Business Partner. This position is responsible for providing leadership, mentoring, coaching and direct supervision of Employee Relations (ER) staff and team members.

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, 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day functions and activities of Employee Relations unit.
• Manage and conduct scheduled meetings with direct reports.
• Develop standard work documents, handbooks and management tools in accordance with AZ Management System (AMS).
• Assist division management by analyzing data and preparing written reports on personnel related issues.
• Provide advice and counsel to division management and employees in the matters of employee's performance, progressive discipline, employees' rights and problem resolution.
• Oversee and provide advice, guidance and counsel to Division executive leadership, DDD HR staff, and division managers/supervisors.
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) regarding Employee Relations.
• Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) rules, policies and procedures DES policies, procedures and guidelines relating to human resources employee relations.
• Employee Relations investigation interviewing techniques and practices.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) processes, procedures and guidelines.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
  
  

Skill In

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills Mediation practices.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Researching, fact finding and investigative practices.
• Management and leadership techniques.
  
  

Ability To

• Plan and make independent decisions.
• Be unbiased, objective and thorough when working with employee relations issues.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information.
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Seven (7) or more years' of experience in relevant area with increase responsibility over time, requiring at least two years' specialized experience in area of assignment; Bachelor's degree in relevant field may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

• This position will require a current, valid Arizona driver's license. This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business; the following requirements apply Driver's License Requirements. 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).
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• 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 Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
  
  

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

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Margaret Guerra at 480.601.1445 or email mguerra@azdes.gov.

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 contacting 480.601.1445. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.