HUMAN RESOURCES
3003 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012

Salary:  $30.1443 HRLY/ $62,700.14 Salary

Grade: 22

Closing Date: November 22, 2026

The Employee Relations Investigator provides HR guidance to managers and employees regarding employee relations practices and policies and ensuring a positive workplace environment. This position conducts complex employee relations workplace investigations and ensures investigative practices and resolution adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and applicable law standards.

• Provides guidance and recommendations to management/employees on confidential employee-related issues
  
• Confers with Attorney General’s Office regarding employee complaints, agency dismissals, demotions and high-level suspensions
  
• Responds to internal and external Equal Employment Complaints
  
• Creates, reviews and revises professional correspondence; develops and completes investigative reports
  
• Provides documentation and testifies at Personnel Board hearings
  
• Conducts detailed research and review of policies, statutes and investigations
  
• Plans, develops and delivers various trainings on HR topics
  
• Drives on state business
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position
  

Knowledge of:

• Federal and State laws related to HR administration and employee relations
  
• Program requirements and administrative processes
  
• Counseling/Mediation practices
  
• Personal computers; Microsoft Suite
  

Skills in:

• Verbal and written communication
  
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
  
• Interviewing
  
• Conducting research; analyzing facts and drawing logical conclusions
  
• Time management
  
• Team building
  
• Presenting to groups
  

Ability to:

• Prepare, analyze and articulate data
  
• Interpret applicable laws, rules, regulations and procedures
  
• Learn and apply Arizona Department of Administration’s (ADOA) Personnel Rules
  

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Public Administration or related field
  
• Four (4) years of experience working in HR with at least two (2) years of experience in Employee Relations (ER) and Equal Employment Opportunity
  

Must obtain and maintain clearance of the DCS Central Registry.

This position does require driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business. 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).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
  
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
  
• Deferred compensation plan
  
• Wellness plans

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.