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Court Background Investigator/HR Analyst

@ Pinal County
Florence, Arizona, United States
$50k-$77k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:conducting backgrounds, analyzing data, managing recruitment
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's in HR/Public/Business Administration or 4 years HR/background investigator/law enforcement/data analyst experience; Arizona driver's license for AZ residents; CPR certification and ability to become CPR Instructor and Arizona Notary within six months; pass criminal history review and FCRA compliance.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access
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About the Department

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Dig deep into data and compliance with us!

JOB SUMMARY
The Court HR Analyst conducts pre-employment background screenings and ensures ongoing safety and criminal compliance in line with legal requirements. This role also delivers reporting and workforce analytics to support data-driven HR decision-making. An HR Analyst may perform professional Human Resources work involved in planning, coordinating, and implementing the County's employee relations, recruitment, compensation, and benefit functions of the Human Resources Department.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will likely be presented to you within our starting minimum to midpoint of range ($49,647 – $63,300).


WHY US?

Pinal County and the Superior Court offer amazing benefits. Who knew there was a workplace that wants to see your wellbeing by providing you with a Sabbatical starting at 5 years of service? Plus paid vacation, sick, and holidays? And benefit plans that include things like hospital coverage, pharmacy, medical, vision, dental... and more! We strive to work hard and reward hard work with our perks and balance. Benefits | Pinal County, AZ

Position Duties

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:        
  • Perform professional level Human Resources employee relations, recruitment, compensation, and benefit responsibilities which involve planning, coordinating, and implementing the employment functions of the Human Resources Department.
  • Manage the County's recruitment database program and ensure the integrity of recruitment and selection process. 
  • Recommend and coordinate recruitment selection procedures with County departments.
  • Screen applicants, develop eligibility lists based on established job specifications, conduct reference and background checks, and process new hire paperwork and employment offer letters.
  • Maintain County's classification system by implementing processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Assist in creating new classification by preparing and revising job classifications, conducting job classification audits, conducting market salary surveys, and making salary range adjustment recommendations.
  • Develop and present compensation plan recommendations for classifications to Human Resources Management.
  • Participate in and coordinate activities related to employee benefits.
  • Serve as the liaison between County employee's and Benefits Administrator to resolve claim discrepancies and general benefit questions.
  • Assist in reviewing personnel issues and investigating work-related employee complaints and concerns, gather information and documentation relating to an investigation, and provide recommendations.
  • Develop, interpret, and analyze recruitment strategies, procedures, selection instruments, and screening and evaluation criteria matrixes, e.g., supplemental applications, training and experience evaluation criteria, written exams reliability and validity, performance exams, and oral board questions.
  • Educate department interview panels on interviewing skills, strategies, and techniques.
  • Counsel and educate employees about public sector retirement systems in the areas of retirement, policies, procedures, and statutes. Familiarity of Human Resources policies and procedures.
  • Determine any adverse impact to recruitment situations and provide recommendations and corrective action to departments and management.
  • Work with County departments to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standard Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and Age Discrimination Employment Act.
  • Develop curriculum and teach training classes for County employees on various issues, such as HR rules and regulations, sexual harassment, and new hire orientation. 
  • Remain current on job specific knowledge by attending training courses and professional organizational meetings and reading job-related professional journals/publications.
  • Plan and organize work assignments in a manner that achieves established objectives to meet time schedules.
  • Respond to requests for information and assistance from employees, management, outside agencies, and the public.
  • Exhibit a service orientation toward customers and maintain productive working relationships.
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES - Court Human Resources Analyst:
  • Collect and analyze HR data, such as turnover and hiring metrics.
  • Conduct pre-employment background checks including, criminal, employment and education verifications.
  • Maintain documentation and comply with FCRA and related laws.
  • Generate reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
  • Identify trends and opportunities for HR process improvement.
  • Collaborate with third-party resources for backgrounds and safety initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain internal background investigation protocols.
  • Improve processes using data-driven insights.
  • Support compliance in accordance with law, rules, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK 

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Public or Business Administration, or a related field; OR
  • Four (4) years of Human Resources, background investigator, law enforcement investigations or data analyst experience.
  • Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
Requirements for continued employment
  • Successful completion of criminal history review, including driving record.
  • Arizona Notary or ability to successfully become an Arizona Notary within six months of hire.
  • CPR certified and ability to successfully become CPR Instructor certified within six months of hire.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of standard theories, principles, concepts, practices, and procedures within Human Resources (e.g., recruitment, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and training).  
  • Knowledge of Federal and state laws and regulations relating to public sector personnel (e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standard Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and Age Discrimination Employment Act)
  • Knowledge of HIPAA and COBRA federal regulations.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (i.e., Excel, Word, Access) and other complex programs essential to performing daily activities.
  • Knowledge of public sector personnel.
  • Skill in working with highly sensitive, confidential, and emotional situations and assignments.
  • Skill in handling multiple projects simultaneously and using good judgment in prioritizing work assignments.
  • Ability to maintain data integrity and quality work products.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees at all levels and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  The work also requires the ability to finger, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. 

Working for the Judicial Branch in a non-safety sensitive position, you are required to submit to reference checks, and a criminal background with fingerprints and driving history.

Every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States is welcome to apply.

However, Pinal County cannot currently offer visa sponsorship or STEM OPT.

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities.

Benefits



Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona!  We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can Read more details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below:  

  • An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance. 

  • Paid Vacation And Sick Leave

    • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

      • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

      • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

  • Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

  • 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

  • Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years

    • Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

    • Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

    • Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

    • Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

  • Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

  • Top Tier Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

    • Insure your whole family on a PPO plan for as low as $57.94/mo.

    • Insure you and your children on a PPO plan for ZERO premium cost

  • Comprehensive Wellness Program

    • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

    • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

    • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

    • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

    • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

    • Quarterly Well Challenges

    • Vaccination Clinics Onsite

    • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • Alternative Work Schedules

  • Telehealth 

  • Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

  • Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

  • Civil Service Leave 

  • VanPool Options

  • Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid

  • Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

  • Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance     


Supplemental Questions







01
INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this online supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated along with your application.

All questions must be answered. You are encouraged to respond as specifically and as completely as possible. Attaching or referencing a resume will not be considered responsive. Answers related to specific job experience must be reflected on your application. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact and partial information can result in disqualification.



  • Please check the box to indicate you have read and understood the instructions.



02
The department will use the email address and phone number listed on your application to contact you for interviews and status notifications.


Do you understand that if you choose to omit, provide incorrect or outdated information you may be omitted from notifications about important steps in the recruitment process, including self-scheduling for interviews?


  • Yes
  • No



03
Describe your relevant education and/or experience that meets or exceeds the minimum qualifications for this position.




    04
    Please indicate how many years of experience you have in performing compliance, analysis, and/or human resources.

    • None
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 year to less than 2 years
    • 2 years to less than 3 years
    • 3 years to less than 4 years
    • 4 years to less than 5 years
    • 5 or more years of experience



    05
    Please describe any experience you have with conducting or completing investigations.




      06
      Have you ever been terminated, discharged, or forced to resign from any position?

      • Yes
      • No



      07
      If you answered yes to the question above, please name the employer, explain the circumstances and date of occurrence.

      If not applicable, type "N/A" in the box below.






        08
        The Superior Court in Pinal County conducts an extensive background investigation of criminal history.

        A criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually and based on job requirements. However, felony convictions and some violent misdemeanor convictions may result in disqualification for employment with the Superior Court.

        "Crime" as used in this section means any and all felonies, misdemeanors, and serious driving offenses. "Crime" does not include minor civil traffic offenses.

        "Convicted" means that you have been found guilty by a court or jury, pleaded guilty or no contest to a crime and/or have been sentenced for a crime, whether incarcerated, placed on probation, fined or received a suspended sentence.

        Do you understand you will be required to pass an extensive background that includes a criminal history check (which may include additional evaluations), in addition to education and employment verification?


        • Yes
        • No



        09
        Based on the job description in this posting, I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

        • Yes
        • No



        10
        In accordance with Arizona Statute 38-492 (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/38/00492.htm), if you qualify for Veterans Preference Points, indicate below what type and be sure to attach the required documentation of DD-214, Form FL-802, Form SF-15, or Veteran's Administration Office equivalent certification (1-800-827-1100 VA Regional Office) accordingly.

        It is your responsibility to identify type and provide the required documentation if you wish full Preference Point consideration.


        • Veteran
        • Disabled Veteran
        • Spouse of Disabled/Deceased Veteran
        • Does not apply



        Required Question



        Agency Information

        Employer
        Pinal County
        Department

        Court Human Resources
        Address

        971 Jason Lopez Circle








        Florence, Arizona, 85132