human resources generalist

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._

Job Location: Division of Child Support Services (DCSS)

1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Posting Details: Salary: $40, $53,000.06

Grade: 20

Closing Date: January 4, 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 ; or click on the link here to view 'Our DES' video. Come Join the DES Team

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is seeking an experienced and highly-motivated individual to join our team as a Human Resources Generalist.

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, 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:

• Assisting with functions in all areas within Human Resources including Talent Acquisition, Operations and Employee Relations.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of employment regulations, trends and practices and legislation related to area of assignment.
• Collaborating with hiring managers to develop and execute staffing plans and activities to hire qualified individuals.
• Composing job announcements, advertising and preparing requisitions in system.
• Participating on panels or proctoring testing/skills assessments when needed.
• Providing guidance and direction to management, while adhering to the background check, clearance card policy and reference checks policies.
• Conferring with Division position control specialist to confirm vacant position numbers are in the proper classification and ensuring that staffing efforts maintain established headcount.
• Attending job fairs in cooperation with HR Staffing for recruitment of vacant positions.

Knowledge In
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Current principles, practices and methods used in the administration of an HR program.
• Federal and state employment laws, statutes, rules and regulations; agency policies, rules, and regulations.
• Department Personnel Policies and Procedures applicable to strategies for filling hard-to-fill positions.
• Diverse sourcing methods, trends and best practice guidelines for the selection process.

Skills In

• Communicating effectively using appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Developing and maintaining a pool of qualified candidates for both new and future positions.
• Problem-solving, interviewing, fact finding, researching, collecting, and analyzing data and reports.
• Interpreting policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal relationships and diplomacy in dealing with the public and customers.

Ability To

• Provide professional customer service to both hiring managers and applicants.
• Listen attentively to customer needs and provide appropriate and timely responses.
• Work independently, respond to inquiries and provide guidance, prioritize and manage workflow.

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' experience as a Human Resources Analyst or equivalent experience. Relevant HR Certification is a plus.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• 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.
• Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• If 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.
• 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 Jeremy Einwalter at or

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 calling Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.