Location
Chandler, AZ | United States
Job description
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. Classification And Compensation Analyst
Job Location: Human Resources Administration (HRA)
Classification and Compensation Unit
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Posting Details: Salary: $56,451.00 - $65,000.00 Annually
Grade: 22
Closing Date: Open until sufficient resume are received 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 Human Resources Division (HRD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Classification & Compensation Analyst. The position provides technical advice and guidance to agency management, division HR, and agency staff regarding classification and compensation determinations. The position is responsible for maintaining consistent application of the State of Arizona classification and compensation systems by ensuring positions are correctly classified and conducting salary analysis for conformity to applicable Federal and State laws, and Personnel Rules.
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:
- Analyze a high volume of classification and compensation requests for the Department of Economic Security.
- Research, and conducts salary analysis and evaluations, internal equity reviews, and provides recommendations.
- Tracking actions appropriately and ensure timely processing, and create and/or maintain compensation reports such as salary change request, spot incentives, etc.
- Creating reports with data visualization and analysis.
- Serving as liaison with HR Business Partners and agency management to make recommendations for resolution of classification and compensation issues.
- Participating in small- and large-scale Classification and Compensation projects of varying complexity, sensitivity, providing analysis, and making recommendations at a professional level.
Knowledge Of Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- HRIS systems Theories, concepts, principles, and techniques of all functional areas of position classification under the State Classification Plan.
- State government organization, operation, processes, and procedures.
- Rules and regulations sufficient to appropriately interpret and apply to classification and compensation issues and merit system principles.
- Structure, functions, mission, objectives of all major and most medium/small state organizations (department or agency or commission or board) and their relationships to other state organizations.
- Personnel rules and Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended.
- Human Resources Management principles and practices.
- Human Resources Information System (HRIS) payroll/personnel data system.
- Principles and practices of modern organizational development.
Skills In - Oral and written communication.
- Research and analytical skills sufficient to compile supporting information from a wide variety of sources, and to organize facts and draw clear and logical conclusions.
- Interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Basic math and algebra to obtain and evaluate related compensation data
- Using computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Visio etc.)
- Researching, collecting, and analyzing data and reports.; developing and implementing various improvement initiatives.
Ability To - Strong Ability to communicate with all levels and relay information as appropriate.
- Comprehend and make inferences from written material.
- Analyze specific problem situations and determine acceptable solutions within the framework of laws, rules and regulations.
- Perform research, collect and analyze data and report information.
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Selective Preference(s) The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or closely related field and two years experience as a Senior Human Resources Analyst or equivalent experience; OR five years of experience at the HR Senior level.
- Experience working for a public agency analyzing a wide variety of jobs (Executive, Management, Professional, Administrative, etc.), preferably for job evaluation and classification purposes; providing HR services in area of classification and compensation.
Pre-Employment Requirements - This position may require 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. 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 us at 480.601.1445 or email
[email protected].
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.
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