Human Resources Specialist

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

5d • $22 - $37

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist performs a wide variety of paraprofessional duties for the Clerk of the Superior Court Human Resources Department, including payroll, onboarding, and special projects. The role processes payroll and personnel transactions, supports employees and supervisors with HR-related questions, maintains confidential employee records, and helps coordinate onboarding and new employee orientations. A flexible or hybrid schedule may be available after training is completed.

Requirements

• One year of payroll experience.
• Associate degree, or three years of payroll experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Process and coordinate department payroll using 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 related records, and prepare reports.
• Coordinate onboarding and serve as a primary contact for new employees, ensuring required employment documents 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-related transactions.
• Maintain and audit employee records, personnel documentation, and electronic files.
• Use Workday, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other applicable 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-related 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.
• Hybrid schedule options after training.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree