Temporary Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$23

About The Position

Maricopa County Elections is seeking a Temporary Recruitment and Onboarding Specialist to support staffing operations at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center (MCTEC) during the election season. Election season is a fast-paced, mission-critical environment where accuracy, efficiency, and deadlines matter. In this role, you will support high-volume recruitment and onboarding efforts by moving candidates through the Workday system, monitoring approvals, coordinating onboarding activities, and ensuring candidates are hired, cleared, and ready to work on time. This position is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and maintains attention to detail in a high-volume setting. If fast-paced work energizes you and deadlines motivate you, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Two years of experience performing administrative duties in a Recruitment, Human Resources, or Elections environment
Experience with data tracking tools, like Microsoft List or Microsoft Excel
High School diploma or GED
Must be a registered voter or have the ability to become a registered voter in the State of Arizona by the time of hire
Must pass an applicable background screening
Must be able to work irregular hours, overtime, and shifts based on the departmental needs

Nice To Haves

Experience using Workday Software
Associate’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
Experience with screening and reviewing job applications
Experience with onboarding and offboarding functions
Proficiency in professional communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience supporting election activities

Responsibilities

Reviews and processes high volumes of job applications in Workday, updates applicant statuses, and monitors approvals
Coordinates and completes onboarding, first-day readiness activities, and offboarding tasks to ensure candidates are fully cleared and prepared for assignment
Manages and troubleshoots high-volume incoming and outgoing communications related to hiring status, onboarding requirements, and next steps in the recruitment/onboarding process
Screens candidates via phone interviews by verifying position-specific qualifications, including driving experience and voter registration status, and confirms eligibility within the voter registration system
Collaborates with team members to coordinate tasks and priorities through Microsoft Teams, meetings, and asynchronous communication; maintains and updates shared spreadsheets and tracking documents to ensure accurate, real-time visibility into recruitment and onboarding progress
Assists with off-site recruitment activities, job fairs, and outreach efforts to support staffing needs
Collect and track recruitment and onboarding data, monitor process outcomes, and support evaluations to identify process improvements and solutions
Supports other assigned election activities as directed during election cycles