Human Resources Specialist

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist performs a variety of paraprofessional duties for the Clerk of the Superior Court Human Resources Department, including payroll, onboarding, personnel transactions, employee support, and special projects. The position uses Workday, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other applicable systems to maintain employee information and prepare reports. A flexible or hybrid schedule may be available after training is completed.

The role operates in a high-volume, fast-paced environment that may involve frequent stressful situations and extended periods of sitting while completing computer activities. The employee may need to lift and carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 20 pounds and may travel between job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County vehicle-use policies.

Requirements

• One year of payroll experience.
• An associate degree, or three years of payroll experience may be considered in substitution for the degree requirement.
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy.
• Must meet drug and alcohol testing requirements if the position is designated as safety-sensitive.

Nice To Haves

• Payroll experience specifically within Workday.
• Human resources experience in a public sector environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and coordinate department payroll in Workday, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee time, attendance, and payroll transactions.
• Respond to employee and supervisor inquiries about payroll procedures and discrepancies.
• Conduct routine and periodic payroll audits, reconcile employee payroll information, maintain records, and prepare reports.
• Coordinate onboarding and serve as a primary contact for new employees, ensuring required employment documentation and personnel transactions are completed on time.
• Coordinate and conduct biweekly new employee orientations covering benefits, workplace policies, procedures, and available resources.
• Prepare and process personnel actions and electronic forms, including hires, assignment changes, separations, position management, and other employment transactions.
• Maintain and audit employee records, personnel documentation, and electronic files.
• Use Workday, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other systems to maintain employee information, process automated documents, and prepare reports.
• Provide employees with information and assistance regarding HR administrative processes, benefits, leave programs, trip reduction, and other employment procedures.
• Respond to employment verification requests from third-party agencies and other authorized entities.
• Prepare complex and sensitive HR correspondence, documents, and forms related to personnel actions, position management, compensation, and payroll.
• Assist with special projects and provide cross-coverage for other HR functions as needed.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive HR information, employee records, payroll data, and other personnel matters.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid schedule options.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
• Child care benefits, including access to the on-site Maricopa County Kids Club.
• 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 an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution, with a 100% employer match on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree