HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

AZ State Jobs; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Veterans' Services seeks a Human Resources Generalist to support Tucson operations. You will manage onboarding, 1-9 verification, personnel actions, and employee records while delivering high-quality service to veterans and staff.

Join a mission-driven team within the Arizona State Government, focusing on confidentiality, compliance, and continuous improvement through AMS-like initiatives and robust HRIS utilization.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public personnel administration and HR processes.
• Familiarity with HRIS and personnel systems, including records management.
• Understanding of state personnel rules and related policies.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and applies State Personnel System rules and policies.
• Handles onboarding and 1-9 verification process.
• Prepares personnel action forms and documents.
• Enters data for new hires, promotions, demotions, salary changes into AZ360.
• Manages access to and support for learning management programs.
• Conducts new hire orientation and personnel file reviews; responds to inquiries.
• Manages benefits: enrollment, leaves, and life changes; handles LWOP.
• Reviews FMLA, donated leave, and workers' compensation requests.
• Reviews disciplinary action requests and related docs.
• Researches employee relations files for prior actions and recommended discipline.
• Prepares disciplinary action letters and performance improvement plans.
• Attends meetings and trainings relevant to the area of assignment.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpreting and applying rules

Using a personal computer

Organization and time management

Exercising independent judgment

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

G Suite

Job description

DEPT OF VETERANS SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them.

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST/TUCSON

Job Location

555 E. Ajo Way
Tucson, Arizona 85713

Posting Details

Salary: $22.00 to $23.7930 hourly (DOE)

Grade: 20

Closing Date: September 29, 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!

Your rewards:

• Incomparable Benefits: Our program provides the opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime!
• 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 the 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 AZ360
• 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 (AZ360), 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 problemsКол You can directly copy the section as required. Keep the punctuation and spacing as exactly represented in the original if possible.