Human Resources Analyst Intermediate

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY PENSION SPECIALIST (HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST INTERMEDIATE)

Job Location:

Training & Personnel Division, 701 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Posting Details:

• Salary: 57,600.00
• Grade: 20
• Closing Date: 03/26/2026

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a talented and professional PENSION SPECIALIST responsible for the daily operation of State Benefits, the ADCRR Corrections Officers Retirement Plan (CORP), and the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). This position coordinates benefits for over 9,000 active and retired members, and ensures the administration of the CORP Board statutory provisions as well as compliance with internal, policy, and procedures.

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• Assists employees on extended leaves of absence, including LWOP billing, payment processing, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with ADOA Personnel Rules.
• Processes Donated Annual Leave requests.
• Reviews Qualified Life Event (QLE) enrollment forms for compliance with ADOA Personnel Rules and mandated time frames.
• Contacts the appropriate HR Liaison upon issues and submits to the ADOA Benefits Services Division for entry.
• Participates as administrative support at Local CORP Board meetings and provides managerial/technical program expertise in CORP administration on statutory and procedural issues.
• Processes retirement applications (normal, disability, and survivor) for statutory and option eligibility.
• Documents completeness/accuracy, audits contribution histories, processes benefit applications, determines payments, and provides estimates for seminar attendees.
• Adheres to statutory time constraints when processing documents.
• Participates in Open Enrollment activities and processes OE enrollment forms with ADOA.
• Promotes and provides staff with information about employee benefits and related programs during weekly sign-ins, benefit sessions, and seminars.
• Validates benefit end dates for terminated employees to ensure timely data entry and cessation of benefits.
• Conducts and oversees CORP Board elections.
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Knowledge:

• Federal and State laws impacting Personnel HR/Benefits activities
• ADOA Personnel Rules
• ADCRR policies and procedures
• AZ360 system
• Personnel action processing
• HR practices and procedures in a governmental capacity
• Retirement systems
• Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools

Skills:

• Reviewing medical documents and interpreting medical terminology
• Screening and interviewing
• Organizing and presenting facts
• Problem solving, organization and training
• Verbal and written communications, time management
• Conflict management, data analysis, and mathematical reasoning
• English usage, grammar and spelling
• Independent judgment and interpersonal relationship skills

Abilities:

• Decipher medical documents and work independently with sound decisions
• Read, interpret, and apply policies pertaining to retirement and benefit programs
• Multitask, travel statewide, and conduct retirement seminars
• Public speaking and explaining technical information to varied audiences
• Exercise tact, diplomacy, and maintain confidentiality

• Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.
• TB test required at New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
• If driving is required, possess a valid driver’s license and complete related checks/training; maintain required auto liability insurance when using a personal vehicle on state business.
• New hires are subject to the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an affordable comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave up to 12 weeks per year (pilot program)
• Insurance options: medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
• Retirement program and optional benefits such as deferred compensation, credit union membership, and wellness programs
• Commuter benefits and public transportation subsidy

Note:

Learn more about benefits on the State of Arizona benefits page.

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment. Current ADCRR employees should consult their HR Liaison regarding retirement plan details.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request accommodation by calling . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.