Maricopa County

Posting Date

03/26/24

Application Deadline

04/02/24

Pay Range

$55,016 - $93,080 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Human Resources

About the Position

Ready for your next adventure in Human Resources? Are you looking to serve in a role with a greater purpose? If you thrive in ambiguity, excel in relationship-building, have a natural eye for process improvements, and have a passion for public service, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

As the Human Resources Business Partner, you will help support the Office of the Medical Examiner and the Department of Correctional Health Services of Maricopa County, the fourth largest county in the nation. The Office of the Medical Examiner (OME) is a county agency charged under Arizona Law to perform medical investigations of certain types of deaths. The goal of these investigations is to determine the medical cause (disease and/or injury) of the death to help improve the public’s health and safety. Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population. With a growing team of over 100 employees at OME and over 600 employees at CHS, every day is something new in HR!

As a jack of all trades, the Human Resources Business Partner manages employee relations, recruiting, payroll, and even leadership development. You will join a team of HR professionals who believe in public service and helping our communities through outstanding HR service. If you are looking for more than a paycheck and want to be an integral part of the greater good, and, if you are up for the challenge, apply now to become our next Human Resources Business Partner!

About Us

We lead! We innovate! We make government better!

Our HR professionals are committed to collaborating with County leadership, employees, and citizens to create a work environment characterized by trust, integrity, and innovation. We understand that people are more than professionals, which is why we strive to help our employees maximize their full potential both in life and the workplace. Our work culture seeks to enrich our employees’ lives through additional education, benefits, wellness, and employment. We lead the way with outside-the-box solutions while providing best-in-class HR service.

We are Maricopa County Human Resources, transforming government jobs to feel like anything but government.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of professional human resources experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Personnel Management, Public/Business Administration, or a related field
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis 

We Also Value

• Experience in employee relations, personnel management, and recruitment and selection of best practices
• Experience in providing consultative recommendations regarding Human Resources matters
• HRCI, SHRM, or IPMA-HR Certification

Job Contributions

• Advises supervisors and managers on a variety of human resources policies and functions, such as employee personnel management, selection, discipline, leave issues, and grievance resolution
• Provides guidance and counsel to department management and employees regarding employee relations issues; recommends appropriate level of discipline; mediates management and employees to facilitate resolutions and interventions
• Interprets and explains policies to supervisors, employees, and the public to ensure consistent and sound personnel management
• Investigates, analyzes, and prepares written documents to respond to complex employee-related concerns; interfaces with legal counsel, conducts internal investigations, and drafts related reports; performs research and assists with responses to EEOC Charges, Unemployment Claims, and Merit System appeals
• Develops and implements recruitment strategies, including identifying sources of candidates and partnering with management on the interview and selection process
• Partners with County Compensation regarding wage offers, salary advancements, market reviews, and additional concerns related to pay
• Works with management and employees to ensure equal employment opportunity law compliance, including American with Disabilities Act, HIPAA, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Age Discrimination in Employment Act
• Designs, develops, and delivers training presentations to management and staff

Working Conditions (Working environment, position-specific conditions, physical requirements)

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with a telework option. May be subject to working non-standard hours or days. May require travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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