Human Resources Specialist, Flagstaff, AZ
Northern Arizona Council of Governments•Flagstaff, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
Working under general supervision and with moderate technical difficulty, this position performs operational human resources functions in recruitment, onboarding, personnel administration, HRIS data management, compliance tracking, and employee support. The position ensures that HR transactions are accurate, timely, compliant with NACOG Personnel Rules, and aligned with federal, state, and grant regulations.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business, or a related field, and two years of progressive Human Resources experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Criminal Background Check
- Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I
- Motor Vehicle Report (annually)
- HRIS systems
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Digital file management systems
- Recruitment compliance documentation
- Data entry accuracy and reporting
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality
- Professional communication
- Responsiveness
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Customer service
Nice To Haves
- Human Resources certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities including job postings, candidate communication, interview scheduling, and education, VOE and reference verification
- Maintain and monitor applicant tracking systems to ensure data integrity, recruitment documentation is compliant and audit-ready
- Prepare interview materials, evaluation matrices, and hiring documentation
- Support employment offer preparation and onboarding transition
- Ensure recruitment practices comply with federal, state, grant, and agency regulations
- Administer new hire documentation workflows, including I-9 processing, background checks, fingerprint clearance, and payroll setup
- Monitor completion of onboarding tasks and compliance requirements
- Maintain digital and physical personnel files in accordance with retention schedules
- Process personnel action forms and ensure timely HRIS updates
- Enter and audit personnel data in HRIS
- Generate standard HR reports and assist with compliance tracking
- Maintain training records and certification documentation
- Assist in preparation for internal and external audits
- Provide first-level response to employee inquiries regarding benefits and leave
- Support enrollment processes and life-event changes
- Track documentation for leave programs as directed
- Assist with job description updates and formatting
- Support the development and coordination of training programs
- Process exit paperwork and maintain separation documentation
- Coordinate HR communications and workflow documentation
- Provide administrative support to the Human Resources Department
Benefits
- Agency paid health, dental, vision, Arizona State Retirement (ASRS); Paid vacation, sick leave & holiday pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
