State of Arizona Hiring for EMPLOYEE RELATIONS OFFICER at Phoenix, AZ Full Time

Our Employee Relations Officer is responsible for providing guidance in the proper relationship between employees and management. This position provides and assists management with implementing, administering, and analyzing employee performance, employee/management relationships, and corrective or disciplinary actions. Our Employee Relations Officer provides consultative services to employees and conducts Employee Relations training for employees and managers.

Job Duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

As a professional level human resource advisor provides guidance to employees and managers concerning all areas of employee relations. Recommending corrective and disciplinary actions; advises on consistent level of discipline and other adverse actions. Completes and tracks all levels of employee discipline.

Advices supervisors and management regarding employee work performance/behavior issues and underlying employee personal and performance issues. Assists employees in understanding their responsibilities and rights, and advises on dealing with workplace problems in a productive manner. Develop and conduct employee relations training to employees and managers.

Administers extended medical leaves (including medical leave without pay), light duty requests, return to work, and medically related separations. Advises employees on the FMLA program to include answering any questions concerning FMLA. Advises management on employee medical issues. Provides guidance or refers the state’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) when needed.

Investigates, prepares documentation, recommends agency positions on grievances, complaints and appeals. Performs internal investigations into workplace violence allegations, mistreatment of employees, hostile work, misuse of state property, etc.

Consults with the Civil Rights (CRO) to ensure employee fairness and consistency; nondiscriminatory treatment of employees, and determination of workplace accommodations. Assists the CHRO as needed on discrimination complaints and investigations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Employment law

Agency disciplinary practices/procedures ADOA Personnel Rules

Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Civil Rights Act of 1964, American with Disabilities Act

Staffing policies and procedures

Skills in:
Outstanding interpersonal relations

Effective in written and oral communication

Methods of effective counseling/mediation

Problem solving and decision making

Researching, analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of technical and administrative data

Ability to:
Problem solve and prioritize

Pay attention to detail and organization

Effectively communicate with others, maintain a professional demeanor and remain objective

Provide sound advice to management regarding corrective/disciplinary actions

Correctly interpret rules, statues, policies, procedures and/or directives

Gather and analyze facts objectively, draw logical conclusions and propose practical solutions to problems

Selective Preference(s):
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred. Work experience may be substituted for degree on a 1:1 year basis.

Pre-Employment Requirements:
This position requires possession of a valid Arizona Class D Driver License. Candidates for this position must complete and sign PART 1 of the State of Arizona Application for Employment at the time of interview, which will allow ADOT to obtain the candidate’s motor vehicle record (MVR). The most recent 39-month period shown on the MVR will be reviewed in accordance with A.A.C. R2-10-207.11 (H) and (I). The review must show an acceptable driving record prior to any offer of employment being made by ADOT. Employment is contingent upon an acceptable MVR.

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

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• 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

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

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

Contact Us:
Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA 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) 712-7279. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.