Remote Administrative Assistant Part Time Jobs in Arizona

This position is responsible for a full range of human resources administrative support for all units within the agency. This position will work with highly confidential information and partner with other human resources employees to problem solve and find resolutions. This position will conduct research, interpret requirements, and provide resolutions. Reviews human resources documentation for timely coordination and processing. Provides progress updates on pending personnel actions.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Facilitates and/or reviews HR personnel actions (position descriptions, job changes, salary requests, personnel action requests, onboarding, offboarding).
Maintains the agency's Spot and Merit incentive requests. Review qualifications for each request and process accordingly.
Provides technical expertise and feedback to administrative personnel across the agency. Assists in training personnel on HR processes and workflow.

Serves as a proxy and subject-matter-expert for the agency's Performance Management system. Assists with researching and addressing issues related to Performance Management.

Knowledge of
- Federal and State statutes, rules, regulations & laws
- Basic HR principles and practices
- Research methodologies
-Computer applications
- Google Workspace
Skill in:
- Research inquiries and perform analyses
- Oral and written communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Organization
- Multi-tasking
- Time Management
- Interpreting policies and procedures
- Prepare written materials and correspondence
- Providing feedback and training
Ability to:
- Apply rules and regulations fairly and consistently
- Adapt to changing situations
- Handle and prioritize competing tasks
- Effectively communicate with all levels of management and employees
- Remain calm and professional in stressful situations
- Operate various computer systems and programs
- Operate a state or personal vehicle for travel

Experience working in the Human Resources field

Valid Driver's License

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.
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) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.