Human Resources Specialist Senior (Short-Term)

Maricopa Community College district
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
United States, Arizona, Tempe
2411 West 14th Street (Show on map)
Aug 19, 2025
Human Resources Specialist Senior (Short-Term) Job ID: 321748 Location: District Support Services Cntr Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $22.06 - $28.67/hourly, DOE Grade 112 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD: Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time 20 Paid Observed Holidays Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b) Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents Annual Professional Development Funding Flexible Work Schedules Employee Health & Wellness Programs: District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings Pre-Retirement Planning Events Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary The Strategic Staffing team at the Maricopa Community Colleges District Office is seeking a highly motivated Human Resources Specialist Senior to provide advanced paraprofessional support through research, analysis, technical, and administrative assistance. This role plays a key part in supporting both local staffing functions and district-wide recruitment, selection, and hiring efforts in collaboration with stakeholders. Responsibilities include reviewing recruitment materials, gathering and analyzing recruitment data, and developing metrics and reports to drive continuous improvement in staffing processes. If you're ready to grow and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with outstanding benefits, apply today and join our team! Essential Functions 30% - Supports the Strategic Staffing team in the full cycle recruitment process and personnel transactions, including: Utilizes Peoplesoft HCM to create job posts, review and route applications to hiring committees, assist in keeping applicants aware of their application status, and correspond through email communication to applicants as necessary. Prepares and maintains applicant screening and interview materials for the hiring committee utilizing Google Suite. Point of contact for candidates, schedules, and coordinates interviews with the hiring manager and candidates, ensuring a smooth recruiting process. Maintains the District Office Recruiting Log, which tracks all recruitments, keeping all actions taken up to date. Assists the strategic staffing team in consulting on recruitment strategies and staffing recommendations. Supports hiring managers by advising and consulting on the hiring of part-time positions, including the usage of applicant pools, routing, and performing the hiring process (Onboarding and Job Data entry). Involved with strategic planning and continuous improvement of the Recruitment, Selection, and Hiring practices for Districtwide implementation Completes personnel files for district office new hires. 30% - Owns and operates the onboarding process for all District Office new hires, including: Manages background checks for part-time hires utilizing systems like Accurate. Collaborate with hiring managers, the strategic staffing team, and new employees to identify a start date. Send email correspondence to new hires with onboarding materials. Schedule In-Person/ Virtual I-9 Meetings, maintain sensitive information, and ensure all documents have been submitted in a timely manner per USCIS regulations. Supports new hires by making the onboarding experience welcoming and efficient. 20% - Supports with fiscal and advertising services such as: Collaborates with Strategic Staffing recruiters to research job advertisement platforms and coordinates with vendors to obtain pricing quotes. Partners with DO HR finance manager to facilitate purchase order completion and ensure vendor invoices are paid on time 10% - Responsible for appropriately addressing inquiries received through the Strategic Staffing email account: Responding to various inquiries by email or by phone regarding HR staffing needs, employee position movement, guidance on HR policies and procedures, tech support, and other queries. 10% - Other duties assigned to this position to support the HR Strategic Staffing team initiatives. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of work experience in human resources, customer service, general office work, or administrative support and coordination. The required experience can come from any combination of the areas listed. There is no substitution or equivalency allowable for the High School Diploma or GED. OR An equivalent combination of education and/or experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered. Desired Qualifications One (1) or more years of experience in Human Resources administration, full-cycle recruitment, candidate selection, and managing multiple recruitments. Experience utilizing HRIS systems, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office. One (1) or more years of experience working with various levels of hiring managers, teammates, and stakeholders. Demonstrated knowledge of HR procedures according to federal law. Special Working Conditions Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: None ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Positions in this class typically require: keyboarding, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Working Conditions: Work is routinely performed in an indoor office environment. Work may involve high internal and/or external visibility. How to Apply Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked) Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview. Posting Close Date Open until filled First Review Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Applications received after the review date may not be screened. EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321748&PostingSeq=1 jeid-99751d0a0003a749b7b2d5d53876093f