Position Type: Support Staff/HR Analyst

Date Posted: 6/10/2025

Location: Human Resources Agency-wide

HR ANALYST - BENEFITS

Location: Tucson Employee Status: Permanent Hours Per Week :40 Work Calendar :12-Month Pay Rate: $ 20.67 - $ 26.37/hour Click the link to ASDB Apply Now! Please apply directly to our agency webpage.

HR ANALYST - BENEFITS

Position Overview: The ASDB Human Resources Team member, HR Analyst - Benefits, will provide excellent HR Benefits-related customer services to our employees, requiring 3+ years of Benefits-related Human Resources experience.

HR Tools and Technologies FMLA: Family and Medical Leave Act ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act Parental Paid and LWOP- Leave Without Pay Benefits enrollment, also known as "open enrollment" or "benefits election" Workers' Compensation Human Resources Information Systems Liason to ASRS - Arizona State Retirement System (connecting employees to the appropriate ASRS POC) Essential Talents Advice on employment regulations, benefits, and leave administration, and associated procedures. Research employee benefits and health and safety practices, and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies. Administer employee insurance, pension, and savings plans. Essential Work Activities Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Documenting/Recording Information JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Human Resources Analyst provides human resources services and consultation to departments of the Agency. Administers and coordinates benefits and leaves, Workers Comp, staff recognition, and the development and training of staff members and management for assigned departments. Develops, recommends, establishes with approval, and communicates human resources services, programs, and procedures, which recognize and respond to the different needs and concerns of the Agency.

Consults with department/unit management regarding employee relations concerns and issues, such as management and employee rights and responsibilities, and best practices to reduce conflict and litigation. Arranges for training needs, assesses, and assists in the design and delivery of client training and development programs. Collaborate with agency staff in drafting related policies and procedures in the assigned areas.

Administers and coordinates orientation, enrollment, and maintenance of staff member benefits for new and existing staff members, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, retirement, and flexible spending accounts. Provides benefit support to Agency staff by acting as the liaison between ADOA, ASR, S, and Risk Management. Reviews, recommends, and tracks all leave of absence requests for staff members, including all necessary legal notifications and Agency notifications, and invoices for benefits. Coordinates with payroll to ensure that staff members are compensated properly when on leave according to Agency policies and regulations. Provides COBRA notification in compliance with legal guidelines for separated staff members as requested.

Assists in compiling and preparing information for reporting purposes as support to the Director and Agency Leadership staff and to meet reporting requirements to other State and Federal Agencies. Monitors information entered into all electronic databases (such as HRIS, SafeSchools, ADE) utilized by the Human Resources Department to ensure accuracy and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, ADOA rules, and ASDB policies and procedures. Acts as Agency Liaison for programs utilized by agency staff (SafeSchools, TraCorp, ASEDRA) to ensure processes are running smoothly. Coordinates Agency EEOC activities and reporting.

May act as a lead worker for other Human Resources staff members by providing guidance and support. Confers with the Director, providing necessary information and advice; receives instruction and guidance; and attends to matters assigned by the Director.

Human Resources serves all locations of the Agency, and as such, travel is required. Position will be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or additional duties that occur from time to time.

Position will be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or additional duties that occur from time to time.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

3 years of experience in the administration of benefits, FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, Human Resources Information Systems, data analytics, project management, and coordination of HR programs a nd activities.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Must be able to pass FBI and State background checks Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel who drive on State business Bachelor's degree in Personnel, Business, or Public Administration and one year of professional human resources experience; or three years of benefits and leave administration; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources. PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE OF Knowledge of and skill in applying the principles, practices, and procedures of human resources administration in the areas of recruitment and employment, compensation and classification, employee relations, benefits and leaves, and employee development and training. Knowledge of and skill in interpreting and applying state and federal statutes and agency policies and procedures related to the management of human resources, including Benefits, FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, Leave Administration, COBRA, and Disability. Knowledge of statistical methods and concepts, and other analytical tools used in human resources processes. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Knowledge of administration and clerical procedures and systems, such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

DEMONSTRATED SKILL/ABILITY TO Analyze and solve problems. Utilize PC's and related software. Make sound decisions and display effective management and leadership skills. Effectively use a variety of communications processes. Facilitate meetings and deliver presentations. Organize, track, and prioritize assignments and tasks. Effectively supervise staff. ? Develop and maintain effective working relationships. BENEFITS Benefit-eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental, and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have 31 days from the effective date of hire to elect coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.

Benefit-eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment, and seat belt insurance.

Benefit-eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State's retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance, and Purchase Discount Programs.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information, contact the Recruiter at: HumanResources.Recruitment@asdb.az.gov

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format, by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.