Classification And Compensation Analyst (Human Resources Analyst Intermediate)

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an experienced Analyst in Phoenix to join the Classification and Compensation Unit. The role centers on professional support for compensation data, reporting on equity and trends, and auditing job duties to ensure compliance and integrity.

You will help evolve job descriptions to meet classification specs while supporting agency objectives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including FLSA and HR rules.
• Experience using AZ360 and HR data reporting.
• Strong written communication and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts classification and compensation data analysis per ADOA guidelines.
• Prepares job documentation and analytical reports.
• Audits job duties to ensure classification specifications.
• Maintains compensation data and reports on equity and trends.
• Uses AZ360 for HR data entry and reporting relationships.

Skills

FLSA

Data analysis

Google Workspace

AZ360

HR systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or closely related field

Tools

AZ360

Google Workspace

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION

ANALYST

(HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST INTERMEDIATE)

Job Location:

Director’s Office 701 East Jefferson Street Phoenix, Arizona 85034 https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary: $60,000.00

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 10/28/2026

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) invites experienced analysts to apply for a key position within our Classification and Compensation Unit. This role is designed for a professional who excels at the intersection of regulatory compliance and organizational strategy. As a Class and Comp Analyst, you will provide essential professional support by managing comprehensive compensation data, producing high-level reports on equity and trends, and auditing job duties to ensure organizational integrity. By working collaboratively with leadership and staff, you will evolve and maintain job descriptions that meet strict classification specifications while supporting the agency's overarching mission. We offer a professional environment where your analytical expertise will drive meaningful systemic stability.

Job Duties:

• Conducts classification and compensation data, including position management and evaluations, FLSA determination, and salary analysis in accordance with ADOA guidelines and delegated authority
• Provides foundational guidance and day-to-day support on classification and compensation practices, prepares job documentation and analytical reports, and identifies trends to support informed decision-making
• Develops, audits and classifies new or existing positions and or position descriptions by conducting and performing data analysis to determine proper classification and alignment of duties and the organizational structure and makes recommendations
• Maintains compensation data, generates reports on equity and trends, and develops written recommendations to address findings and ensure compliance
• Utilizes AZ360 for Human Resources functions to enter, update, track, and validate classification and compensation data and reporting relationships
• Administers classification systems, supports special projects, and lean initiatives
• Assists agency management and staff on classification and compensation matters
• Drives on state business
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• State and Federal employment laws, including FLSA, ADOA Personnel Rules and Classification and Compensation Guidelines, and ADCRR department policies and procedures
• Principles and practices of classification and compensation administration
• Organizational design and position evaluation methodologies
• Human Resources processes and systems, including AZ360
• Data analysis, reporting, and records management practices
• Google Workspace applications (e.g. Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive) for routine communication, document creation, and file management

Skill in:

• Analyzing complex information and applying classification standards
• Conducting compensation and equity analyses
• Interpreting and applying laws, rules, and policies
• Preparing clear, concise written reports, recommendations, and correspondence
• Using HR-related systems and databases to enter, track, and validate data
• Communicate effectively with management, staff, and external stakeholders
• Using Google Workspace tools to create, edit, track, and share documents, spreadsheets and reports
• Manage shared drives
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to:

• Exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Provide professional consultation and guidance to leadership
• Learn and adapt to new systems, processes, and regulatory changes
• Utilize Google Workspace applications to manage data, develop reports, maintain shared databases, and collaborate in real time across teams while ensuring document version control and data accuracy

Selective Preference(s):

• Two (2) years of experience as a Human Resources Analyst or equivalent experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a closely related field

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. 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 operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

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

Benefits:

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

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.

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us:

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 [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.