Human Resources Supervisor

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to plan, organize, and supervise one or more HR functions in a fast-paced, highly visible environment. This competitive classification offers an annual salary range of USD 70,602 - 106,384 and the chance to influence key people programs, from recruitment and selection to classification, compensation administration, position control, and employee records.

This onsite role is based in Phoenix, AZ and includes substantial supervisory and program development responsibilities, subject to review and approval by the Human Resources Commander/Manager.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise a work unit and personnel, including interviewing prospective employees, recommending and/or providing training, coordinating and assigning work, setting performance measures, and evaluating performance.
• Establish goals, objectives, and priorities; provide feedback, direction, and guidance; keep personnel informed of new or revised information; and recommend and/or implement personnel actions.
• Prioritize and assign tasks and projects, track work progress, and ensure timely completion.
• Edit and revise written materials produced by unit staff, such as job descriptions, advertisements, Law Enforcement Merit System Council (LEMSC) agenda items, and salary and hiring recommendations.
• Gather, summarize, and analyze information to make recommendations with significant impact on employees.
• Consult with the LEMSC Business Manager to provide and obtain information and support consistent administration of HR programs and procedures.
• Interpret and enforce HR-related Department policies and procedures; analyze and adjust unit procedures to maintain consistency and maximum productivity.
• Compose and prepare formal written documents and support development, implementation, and tracking of section goals/policies/procedures and Department programs.
• Maintain current knowledge of HR principles and practices.
• Serve on committees within and outside the Department.
• Develop and review selection tests and generate computerized lists and reports, including job analysis and test results.
• Recruit applicants by preparing advertisements and representing the Department at career fairs.
• Administer the Department-approved pay plan and supervise evaluation of positions to determine proper classification.
• Develop recruitment policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department policy and state and federal laws, and conduct training on HR procedures and policies.

What You Bring

• Minimum of 4 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, business, public administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of HR administration principles and practices, and laws applicable to employment practices.
• Knowledge of supervision practices, coaching and training techniques, and research and statistical methods applicable to HR management.
• Strong communication skills, including oral communication one-on-one and in group settings, plus business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Proficiency with computer keyboard devices and computer software programs.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and analyze complex data to make decisions.
• Judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information, and skill in composing written material for a range of audiences inside and outside the agency.
• Ability to work under stressful, highly visible conditions and meet stringent deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make independent decisions within the assigned scope.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and projects, identify problems, develop solutions, and establish effective working relationships.

Additional Information

• This is a competitive classification.
• This recruitment will establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies.
• You must attach a copy of diploma or transcripts with your application.
• Apply quickly; the application period may close without notice.
• Incumbents exercise substantial supervisory and program development/management responsibility, with decisions subject to review and approval by the Human Resources Commander/Manager.
• Supervision is provided over professional, paraprofessional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Progression to the next pay level/step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.
• Must successfully complete the examination process.
• Working conditions: office setting.