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07/09/25Application Deadline
07/11/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Pay: $26.45 - $33.78 hourlyJob Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Human ResourcesAbout the Position
The Human Resources Associate is an entry-level professional classification that performs responsible work in one or more major functional areas of Human Resources such as recruitment and selection position management benefits employee relations performance management and compensation plan administration. Work involves the application of professional knowledge and personal judgment to a variety of technical human resources problems. In this role you will work under general supervision on routine and regular assignments and under closer supervision on special assignments or when first assigned to a department. Learns to exercise a fair amount of independence initiative and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day work solving issues and determining when it is appropriate to escalate matters.
About Us
We lead. We innovate. We make government better!
Our HR professionals are committed to collaborating with County leadership employees and citizens to create a work environment characterized by trust integrity and innovation. We understand that people are more than professionals which is why we strive to help our employees maximize their full potential both in life and the workplace. Our work culture seeks to enrich our employees lives through additional education benefits wellness and employment. We lead the way with outside-the-box solutions while providing best-in-class HR service.
We are Maricopa County Human Resources transforming government jobs to feel like anything but government.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
One year of experience working in a human resources environment
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in human resources business administration public administration or a closely related field
Human resources experience may substitute for theeducation requirement on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Experience in public service
Experience with the Workday HRIS platform
Experience working in customer service
Job Contributions
Interpret Human Resources policies and procedures and provide advice direction and information on a variety of human resources-related matters to employees and managers
Develop and implement recruitment strategies including identifying sources of candidates and partnering with management on interview and selection processes creating and updating job descriptions and advising supervisors on recruitment best practices
May manage leave case management (FMLA Donations of Leave Short- and Long-Term Disability) in accordance with specific laws and provisions of leave; advise management and employees about rights obligations policy and procedures; work with management to suggest methods of reasonable accommodation and maintain detailed documentation of processes undertaken to accommodate individual circumstances
Prepare complex and sensitive in nature human resources correspondence documents and forms supporting personnel actions position management compensation and payroll; Review documents for accuracy completeness and compliance with policies
Conduct research compile statistical information and prepare reports for management
Design and deliver training modules
Assist in investigations gathering data and report preparation on proposed disciplinary actions and employee grievances
Provide general guidance and counsel to department management and employees regarding employee relations issues
Working Conditions
Office environment sitting for extended periods of time occasionally required to go out in the field which may require walking driving or climbing stairs for 15-30 minute durations
May be exposed to loud noises noxious odors unsanitary conditions chemicals electricity moving mechanical parts varying weather conditions fumes odors dust mists gases or poor ventilation and other related conditions and situations
Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
IC
Full-Time