HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Arizona Department of Veterans' Services is seeking an HR Generalist in Phoenix to perform professional HR administration, including leave management, employee relations, benefits, and recruitment support. The role supports veterans, service members and families, offering meaningful work and AMS-driven professional growth.

Key tasks include onboarding, HRIS data entry, benefits administration, orientation, and handling disciplinary procedures.

Qualifications

• One year of HR experience or equivalent combination of work experience/education
• Knowledge of state and federal personnel laws and procedures
• Ability to interpret and apply HR rules and policies
• Proficient in MS Office and HRIS tools
• Ability to travel on State business and maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply State Personnel System rules and policies
• Onboarding and I-9 verification
• Prepare personnel action forms
• Enter data into HRIS for hires, promotions, and salary changes
• Manage benefits enrollment and leave tracking
• Conduct new hire orientation and respond to inquiries
• Prepare disciplinary action letters and performance plans
• Attend meetings and trainings relevant to HR duties

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Recruitment processes

HRIS

Organization

Time management

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Tools

HRIS

Recruitment software

MS Office

G Suite

Performance management system

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them.

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Job Location:

Department of Veterans' Services - Phoenix Home
4141 N. Silvestre Herrera Way
Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Posting Details:

Salary: $22.00 to $23.7930 hourly (DOE)

Grade: 20

Closing Date: October 16, 2026

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS), we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so that they can thrive for a lifetime!
We are looking for an outstanding Human Resources (HR) Generalist. This important role performs professional level HR administration in the areas of leave management, employee relations, benefits administration, and recruitment and selection support.
Your rewards:
Incomparable Benefits: Our program provides the opportunity to receive lifetime pension and healthcare benefits!
Meaningful Work: Your dedication will directly enhance the lives of veterans and their family members, providing them with the care and respect that they deserve.
Professional Growth: You will have the opportunity to engage in continuous learning and improvement through the Arizona Management System (AMS).
Your contribution:
Outstanding Service: Provide world class assistance to veterans to improve their quality of life
Continuous Improvement: Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
Team Collaboration: Work with other professionals using your expertise while improving your knowledge, skills, and abilities

Job Duties:

• Interprets and applies State Personnel System Personnel Rules and policies and procedures
• Handles the onboarding and 1-9 verification process
• Prepares personnel action forms
• Enters new hires, promotions, demotions, salary changes, etc. into HRIS
• Manages access to and support for learning management program
• Conducts new hire orientation, personnel file reviews, and responds to a wide variety of personnel inquires
• Manages benefits, including initial enrollment, open enrollment, and qualified life changes Manages leaves of absence, leave tracking and leave without pay (LWOP)
• Reviews FMLA requests and certification forms, donated annual leave and worker's compensation
• Reviews disciplinary action requests and documentation
• Researches employee relations file to determine any prior disciplinary action and recommends level of discipline
• Prepares disciplinary action letters, memos, and performance improvement plans for HR manager review and approval
• Attends meetings and trainings relevant to area of assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Public personnel administration
• Federal and State laws pertinent to area of assignment
• Recruitment processes and procedures
• Interviewing techniques
• Personnel systems, including HRIS, recruitment applications, and performance management programs

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Interpreting and applying rules, policies, procedures, and laws
• Using a personal computer and associated programs (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite)
• Organization and time management
• Exercising independent judgment

Ability to:

• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Work independently and as a part of a team
• Develop/revise policies and procedures
• Analyze and solve problems
• Travel on State business

Selective Preference(s):

One year of experience in HR or any combination of work experience/education that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11).
• Current Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last 6 months or a written statement from a physician, physician’s assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from tuberculosis, if in the past has had a positive skin test or tuberculosis
  Must be able to obtain and retain a valid Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card

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.

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

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot 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). Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.