Human Resources Supervisor

Performs highly responsible professional level human resources work in one or more of the Department’s human resources areas. This classification is responsible for planning, organizing and supervising one or more human resources functions including recruitment/selection, classification/compensation, employee programs, employee benefits, position control, employee records, test construction/validation, clerical staff, and other related areas. Incumbents have substantial supervisory and program development/management responsibility requiring advanced decisions and determinations subject to review and approval by the Human Resources Commander/Manager. Supervision is exercised over professional, paraprofessional, technical and clerical staff. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional human resources experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted. Progression to the next pay level/step requires an overall performance rating of at least “Standard” in the last 12 months. Must successfully complete the examination process.

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
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).

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates. 

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 (602) 223-2290. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.