Remote Employee Relations Partner & Policy Advisor

Dept of Revenue; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Revenue is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner in Phoenix to serve as a strategic advisor to agency leadership and staff, guiding employee relations, investigations, and personnel policy interpretation.

You will coach people managers, analyze retention and engagement trends, conduct fair workplace investigations, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and departmental policies. This full-time role offers remote options within Arizona.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, Title VII, ADEA, and Equal Pay Act.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in PC, Windows, MS Office applications, Google Suite, and HRIS systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently and collaboratively.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related field with minimum four years of human resources experience, preferably in employee relations.
• SPHR or similar HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to agency leadership and staff on employee relations, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Coach people managers to support effective workplace relations and leadership practices.
• Conduct fair workplace investigations and document findings.
• Analyze retention and engagement trends to inform policy decisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and departmental policies.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Independent work

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Arizona Department of Revenue is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner in Phoenix to serve as a strategic advisor to agency leadership and staff, guiding employee relations, investigations, and personnel policy interpretation.

You will coach people managers, analyze retention and engagement trends, conduct fair workplace investigations, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and departmental policies. This full-time role offers remote options within Arizona.