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.

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SENIOR
(TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST)

Job Location:

Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility (DBME)
Human Resources Talent Acquisition Unit
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $22.8671 - $32.4840 Hourly / $47,563.57 - $67,566.62 Annually 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: March 8, 2026

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 Department of Economic Security, Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility (DBME) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Human Resources Analyst Senior (Talent Acquisition Specialist). With direction from the DBME Talent Acquisition Manager, this position will work with all administrations within the Division. This position is recognized as an expert in Human Resources, with specialized expertise in Talent Acquisition.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the departments' 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, and 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:

• Offering guidance and collaboration with hiring managers to develop and execute staffing plans and activities to hire qualified individuals.
• Composing announcements and preparing requisitions in Talent Acquisition.
• Consulting and participating on panels or proctor testing/skills assessments when needed.
• Conferring with Division position control specialist to confirm vacant position numbers are in the proper classification and ensure that staffing efforts maintain established headcount.
• Attend job fairs in cooperation with Human Resources Administration (HRA) for recruitment of vacant positions.
• Providing management and employees with interpretation of Arizona Administrative Code (A. A. C.), Department/Division Policies and Procedures, Employment Law and Federal Laws; ensuring consistent application and compliance with such rules and policies.
• Preparing a wide variety of reports, tracks and maintaining data.
• Assist in the development of Talent Acquisition related policy and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Current principles, practices and methods used in the administration of an HR program.
• Federal and state employment laws, state statutes, rules and regulations.
• Agency policies, rules and regulations.
• Principles and practices of modern organizational development.
  

Skills in:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establishing priorities among conflicting needs.
• Researching, collecting, and analyzing data and reports.
• Developing and implementing various improvement initiatives for assigned program areas.
• Computer skills in Google Suite, MS Word, Excel, Access, Visio, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Internet, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Performance Management software and various software to monitor and track human resource actions.

Ability to:

• 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.
• Negotiate and apply reason persuasively to resolve employee relations issues.
• Comprehend and make inferences from written material.
• 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 (2) years of experience as an Intermediate Human Resources Analyst or equivalent experience.
• Relevant HR Certification

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• This position requires 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.
• Successfully pass background and reference check; 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).
• EDU/EXP: Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).

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
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

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 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 Jennifer Honhoinewa at JHonhoinewa@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 480-356-6674. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.