Southern Arizona Legal Aid serves 9 counties in Arizona and 11 Native American Tribal communities.
The Human Resources Manager oversees a workforce of 70 employees, and works with the
management team to ensure that quality staff are hired, onboarded and supported while.
employed at SALA.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Employee Recruitment: Oversees all employment related inquiries for hiring new employees
and former employees. Posting all Job Announcements, collection of candidate job applications,
resumes, cover-letters, references, and writing samples. Oversee new employee wage scale
placement, I-9 verification, fingerprinting, and background checks. Maintains employee Personnel,
including HIPPA compliant files. Participate in hiring committees as needed.
2. Orientation and Training: Oversee the onboarding and orientation of new employees and
board members. Ensure that all required onboard documents are signed by new employees. With the
assistance of the Executive Assistant, update and maintain SALA’s Personnel Manual. Participate in
the implementation of organization-wide training. Identify employment law training for managers and
staff.
4. Labor Relations: Receives employee complaints and conducts disciplinary investigations
consistent with SALA’s policies. Ensure adherence to the grievance process as set out in SALA”s
Personnel Policy and Collective Bargaining Agreement. Participate in management-union
negotiations as needed.
5. Employee HIPPA Files/Medical Reimbursement: Manage and maintain HIPPA files and
approve all medical reimbursement requests under SALA’s Spending Account Plan (Cafeteria Plan).
6. Human Resources: Direct or assist in the overall planning and administration of SALA’s
Human Resources Department to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, policies, and
procedures applicable to SALA. Conducts disciplinary investigations consistent with SALA’s policies.
Other duties as delegated by the Executive Director when needed.
7. Purchasing: Assess, select, recommend and/or purchase office equipment and supplies
program wide. Find suppliers, evaluate suppliers (price, quality, service support, reliability, selection,
etc.) Study catalogs, company publications, directories, often on the Internet; and the reputation of
the company. Solicit bids when necessary.
8. Any other duties assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of three years of human resource management experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
COMPENSATION
Salary range: $50,154 – $68,847; up to five percent additional compensation to
individuals fluent in Spanish. Excellent benefits package including health insurance, disability
insurance, and pension plan. Excellent work/life balance with 35-hour workweeks and generous leave
provisions.
EOE
SALA is committed to equal employment opportunities for all workers, regardless of race,
gender, disability, or other protected class status. SALA is committed to compliance with all federal,
state, and local anti-discrimination laws and regulations. All interested applicants are encouraged to
apply.
CONTACT
Hiring Committee: Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc.
2343 E. Broadway Blvd, Suite 200
Tucson AZ 85719-6007
Telephone: 520-623-9465; FAX: 520-594-6554
Email: salahr@sazlegalaid.org
Deadline: Open until filled. Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references.