Human Resources Manager - Law Department

About This Position

The City of Phoenix Law Department is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead the HR staff and functions of the department. The Human Resources Manager serves as an employee relations expert managing a variety of HR functions and providing consultation throughout all levels of the organization, from executives to front‑line staff and labor groups. The HR Manager will oversee multiple projects for HR activities to include hiring and selection, labor relations, investigations, discipline and grievance administrative hearings, employee transactions and position control, payroll, employee development, FMLA/ADA and leave administration, HR strategy and policy development, workforce planning, process improvement, and developing and facilitating ER training.

• Effectively communicates and administers sound policies, rules, and practices that treat employees with dignity and equality while maintaining compliance with employment and labor laws and City policies.
• Works with management staff to ensure compliance on human resources-related functions within the organization and maintains rapport with management and labor staff that fosters the free exchange of information and problem-solving.
• Investigates complex employee relations issues and provides updates to leadership regarding outcomes.
• Works collaboratively with other stakeholder departments and organizations to develop and implement HR solutions and training.
• Works closely with leadership and collaborates with union officials and representatives on a wide variety of issues.
• Advises Law staff on disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Advises managers, supervisors, and employees in the application of consistent policies.
• Represents the department at appeal hearings.

Currently, positions in the Employee Relations Division may be eligible for up to 3 days of telework, at the discretion of the Department Director the position supports, and work is performed under the supervision of a Deputy Human Resources Director.

• Demonstrated ability to influence, guide, and support leaders at all levels.

Pay Range: $97,780.80 to $ annually.

Hiring Range: $97,780.80 to $ annually.

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,  for more details:
  Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post‑Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long‑term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12‑month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

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Unit 007 Benefits

• Five years of professional human resources management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, public or business administration, or a related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City…