Employee Relations Human Resources Business Partner

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER Grade: 25 Closing Date:
September 17, 2026 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

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 that 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 Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an ER HR Business Partner. This position is responsible for providing leadership, mentoring, coaching and direct supervision of Employee Relations (ER) staff and team members.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day functions and activities of Employee Relations unit.
• Manage and conduct scheduled meetings with direct reports.
• Develop standard work documents, handbooks and management tools in accordance with AZ Management System (AMS).
• Assist division management by analyzing data and preparing written reports on personnel related issues.
• Provide advice and counsel to division management and employees in the matters of employee’s performance, progressive discipline, employees’ rights and problem resolution.
• Oversee and provide advice, guidance and counsel to Division executive leadership, DDD HR staff, and division managers/supervisors.

Knowledge of:

• Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) regarding Employee Relations.
• DOA rules, policies and procedures DES policies, procedures and guidelines relating to human resources employee relations.
• Employee Relations investigation interviewing techniques and practices.
• EEOC and OEO processes, procedures and guidelines.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Skill in:

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills Mediation practices.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Researching, fact finding and investigative practices.
• Management and leadership techniques.

Ability to:

• Plan and make independent decisions.
• Be unbiased, objective and thorough when working with employee relations issues.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information.

Selective Preference(s):

• The ideal candidate for this position will have:
  Seven (7) or more years’ of experience in relevant area with increase responsibility over time, requiring at least two years' specialized experience in area of assignment;
  Bachelor’s degree in relevant field may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• 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. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to Driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
  
  An employee who…