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State of Arizona · 1 day ago

Chief Human Resources Officer

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $107K/yr

6+ years exp

The State of Arizona is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer for the Arizona Department of Administration. The CHRO will be a strategic leader responsible for guiding HR direction and priorities, leveraging data and technology to enhance HR functions and support the agency's mission.

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Responsibilities

Utilizing effective business acumen to understand the business of the organization as well as the industry and environment in which the organization operates

Adeptly leveraging technology to solve business and HR problems

Consistently using organizational metrics to make HR decisions that align with the agency’s business goals and stakeholder expectations

Insightfully applying data and critical information to articulate a business case and make decisions

Exhibiting a strong understanding of lean management principles and practices

Identifying top talent and rapidly matching them to business-critical roles; determining the skills and capabilities that are needed to deliver the business success

Consistent monitoring and identification of organizational risks that could jeopardize business success

Designing organizations that deliver outstanding business results

Collecting, analyzing and reporting out on relevant data and trends from a variety of sources

Qualification

Human resources principlesData analysisLeadership developmentLean management principlesChange managementCommunication strategiesInterpersonal relationsProject planningEmployee relationsTalent acquisitionProblem solving

Required

Ability to effectively problem solve complex issues, and drive culture initiatives at an accelerated pace

Ability to promptly synthesize data and analyses into compelling written or verbal presentation materials to facilitate decision making

Ability to perform quick, sound, objective analyses to draw out logical conclusions; ability to apply logic and reason to identify opportunities, and swiftly drive goal attainment

Knowledge of human resources principles and practices, including classification and compensation, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, operations and employee benefits administration

Knowledge of federal and state employment laws

Knowledge of State Personnel System Personnel Rules, and Statewide Human Resources Policies and Guidelines a plus

Knowledge of lean management principles

Familiarity with public sector processes, including the legislative process, budgeting, procurement, and public records

Knowledge of branding and communication strategies

Knowledge of change management and process improvement within a large organization

Skills in leadership and organizational development

Skills in prompt and thorough oral and written communication

Skills in interpersonal relations with executive leadership, managers and various levels of contributors and stakeholders within and outside the organization

Skills in quickly developing and implementing work measurement methods, project planning, analysis and interpretation and informative display of data

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Preferred

The ideal candidate will have six or more years of professional-level leadership experience that provided a foundational knowledge of the Human Resources function in a medium to large organization

Preferred candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field

Top candidates will hold a Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or other related field or a Juris Doctorate including coursework in business and employment law

Preferred Certification: A nationally-recognized human resource-related certification from SHRM, HRCI or other similar certification