First-Time Users of Y.E.S. | Department of Administration Human Resources (2025)

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Gaining Access to Employee Time Entry (ETE) Benefits Enrollment Update Tax Information Update Direct Deposit Personal Contact information References

For issues or help with accessing your Y.E.S. account, contact the ADOA HRIS Service Desk at (602) 542-4700 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

The information provided in this page is for new employees who did not receive their Y.E.S. Welcome email and need instructions on how to access their Y.E.S. account for the first time.

If you are a new employee and did NOT receive your welcome email you must notify your HR department. This indicates there is a problem with your email on file which will impact your ability to receive important system notifications.

Employees that received the Y.E.S. Welcome email BUT need further assistance please contact the agency’s HR department or the HR Systems Service desk at (602) 542-4700 or [emailprotected] .

To access your Y.E.S. account for the first time, you will need to request a temporary password using the online password reset tool or automated password reset system at (602) 542-4700, option 1. To complete this process you will need the following details:

Your State of Arizona Employee Identification Number (EIN)
Your Last 4 SSN
Your Date of Birth
Your Last Name

Step 1 - Initiate a Temporary Password

Go to: hrsystems.azdoa.gov/reset
Select YES/RECRUITMENT PORTAL/MAP
Enter your personal details
Click Submit

Once your temporary password has been requested you will receive an email notification with instructions on next steps.

Step 2 - Check Your Email

Open the email from [emailprotected]
Go to hrsystems.azdoa.gov
Click the Y.E.S. Login button
Enter your User Id . This is your Employee Identification Number (EIN) followed by @hris.az.gov
Enter your temporary password .
Click Sign In

Once you have logged in with the temporary password, the system will prompt you to create a new password.

Step 3 - Create a New Password

Re-enter your User Id
Re-enter your Temporary Password
Create your New Password
Click Submit

Once you have created a new password the system will take you back to the login page.

Step 4 - Log-in with your New Password

Enter your User Id
Enter your New Password
Click Sign In

Gaining Access to Employee Time Entry (ETE)

If your agency utilizes E.T.E. in Y.E.S. for time entry, please read the following section.

The State of Arizona uses the Employee Time Entry “ETE” system for tracking and coding hours worked. Employees in agencies that utilize the ETE system complete their time cards every two weeks. ETE is located in Y.E.S.; however, you will not see the E.T.E. menu until you have completed the required training in TraCorp , the State’s employee learning portal. Required training includes:

New Employees - All Agencies Except DES

Course Name: ETE Employee Time Entry
Course ID: HRIS0063

DES New Employees

Course Name: ETE Templates for Employees
Course ID: HRIS0065

Supervisors and ETE Proxies - All Agencies

Course Name: ETE for Supervisors and Proxies
Course Id: HRIS0064

Please allow up to 24 hours for the ETE menu to display in Y.E.S. once you have completed the required training.

Benefits Enrollment

If you are a benefits-eligible employee, please read the following section.

Selecting Benefits
- Begin by visiting our new hire page onbenefitoptions.az.gov/newhire. There, you will find complete information on our benefit plans and rates in the Active Enrollment Guide.
Enrollment Deadline - 31 Days
- Enrollment must be completed within 31 days of your hire date, or you will have to wait until the next open enrollment or qualified life event. For spouses and dependents, view the qualifications and documentation requirements on the eligibility page. Benefits are effective on the first day of the first pay period after the completion of the enrollment process. See the statewide payroll calendar.
How to Enroll
- Visit hrsystems.azdoa.gov > YES Portal> Login.
- On the left navigation, click Bookmarks> Your Employee Services> Benefits> New Hire Enrollment

Update Tax Information

Within Y.E.S. you can view and update your Federal and State tax withholdings following the instructions below.

For Federal Tax Withholding

Step 1) Review resources at www.irs.gov or consult your tax advisor

Step 2) On left side, click Your Employee Services > Pay > Tax Withholding

Step 3) Select the icon to the left of “Federal Withholding”

For State Tax Withholding

Step 1) Review resources at www.azdor.gov or consult your tax advisor

Step 2) On left side, click Your Employee Services > Pay > Tax Withholding

Step 3) Select the icon to the left of “AZ State W/H Tax”

Update Direct Deposit

Within Y.E.S. you can view and update your direct deposit information.

Step 1) Review the Self-Service Direct Deposit Guide
Step 2) Ensure you have a check or letter from your bank with the direct deposit routing number and account number
Step 3) On left side, click Your Employee Services > Pay > Direct Deposit

Personal Contact information

Please ensure your personal contact information and emergency contact information is always up-to-date in Y.E.S.

To update your personal email address and other important contact information go to: Your Employee Services > Personal Information > Contact Information.

To update your emergency contacts go to: Your Employee Services > Personal Information > Emergency Contacts.

Your State of Arizona Employee Identification Number (EIN)
Your Last 4 SSN
Your Date of Birth
Your Last Name