Human Resources Associate

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you someone who enjoys helping others and thrives in a dynamic environment? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a knack for organization? As our Human Resources Associate, you will support the Office of the Legal Defender by applying professional knowledge and personal judgment to a variety of HR activities. In this role, you will provide highly responsible, specialized administrative and human resources support to upper-level management and administrative staff, including the effective coordination of recruitment processes, accurate payroll processing, and proactive support for employee relations matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

• Experience with payroll processing
• Public sector or legal environment
• Human Resources experience, including recruitment coordination, policy, and procedure, leave and compensation plans, handling investigations and background checks, and familiarity with federal regulations (including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, and Workers’ Compensation)

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of services in the areas of recruitment, interviewing, hiring, placement, performance management, leave, and/or other personnel-related activities
• Interprets Human Resources policies and procedures and provides advice, direction, and information on a variety of human resources-related matters to employees, supervisors, and upper management
• Reviews personnel actions and applies laws, regulations, and policies to determine eligibility and/or compliance with State and Federal laws, Employee Merit System Rules, HR policies, and/or other internal practices
• Coordinates the processes for all department hiring, onboarding, and offboarding activities while ensuring compliance with all relevant employment laws and County policies
• Prepares and audits complex and sensitive in nature human resources correspondence, documents, and forms supporting personnel actions, position management, compensation, and payroll
• Responds to requests for information and assistance from employees, management, outside agencies, and the general public
• Recommends improvements in processes or workflow by analyzing current practices
• Participates in the implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Conducts research, compiles statistical information, and prepares reports as requested
• Assists in investigations, gathering data, and report preparation on proposed disciplinary actions and employee grievances
• Serves as departmental payroll timekeeper, reviewing and processing bi-weekly payroll
• Backs up Telecom Coordinator and Facilities Management Liaison for the department
• Provides support to the Legal Defender, Deputy Director, Law Office Administrative Manager, and other members of management

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance with flexible hybrid work schedule options
• 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 on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level