Human Resources Generalist

Maricopa Community College district; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationwide medical coverage

Paid time off

ASRS pension

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) seeks a Human Resources Generalist at Mesa Community College to manage onboarding, offboarding, and HR programs. You will maintain records, support performance management processes, and ensure compliant HR practices within a large, public education system.

The role emphasizes collaboration with college leaders, process improvement, and high‑quality service to staff across MCCCD’s Mesa campus. A proactive, organized HR professional is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) years of work experience in one or more areas of human resources.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding/Offboarding: leads onboarding/offboarding, coordinates sessions, tracks evaluations, and supports employee transitions.
• Projects/Reporting: coordinates HR projects, maintains guidelines, creates reports, and handles verifications of employment.
• Supervision/Training/Development: oversees receptionist, develops training programs, and supports college HR events.
• File Management: handles confidential HR/payroll documents, audits files, maintains HR records.

Skills

Onboarding coordination

Performance management

Staff training

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS

LMS

Job description

Human Resources Generalist

Job ID: 322952

Location: Mesa Community College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$53,050.25 - $68,964.82/annually, DOE

Grade

114

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement

Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first‑generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out‑of‑state tribes. Our award‑winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high‑quality education, training, and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 colleges in MCCCD. Learn more at https://www.mesacc.edu/.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well‑being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

Are you a people-focused Human Resources professional who enjoys building positive workplace relationships and making a meaningful impact? We're looking for a Human Resources Generalist who thrives in a collaborative environment, values integrity, and is passionate about supporting employees throughout their career journey. As a trusted resource for the college community, you will play a key role in onboarding and offboarding employees, coordinating HR programs and initiatives (such as performance management), maintaining organizational records, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures. Every day offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on the employee experience while contributing to the success of our college.

In this role, you'll partner with leaders and team members across the organization to foster an engaging workplace culture while ensuring HR practices are compliant, efficient, and employee-centered. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive problem-solver, and collaborative HR professional who excels at managing multiple priorities, communicating effectively, and delivering high-quality service in a higher education environment.

Essential Functions

Onboarding/Offboarding 40%

Serves as lead for MCC's Onboarding and Offboarding programs; maintains MCC's New Employee Orientation training course and conducts regular employee and supervisor onboarding sessions; tracks probationary employees during onboarding processes and communicates with employee and supervisor regarding tasks and evaluations; coordinates performance management annual evaluation cycle; addresses employee separation and transfer transactions and communications; conducts employee exit interviews; assists supervisors in developing workplace and job expectations; processes new hire intake and assists/backups front reception desk, including issuing employee badges

Projects/Reporting 30%

Coordinates special projects including researching, creating, testing, recommending and implementing approved programs to ensure best practices and success in all college human resources functions; reviews and revises HR college guidelines and processes; processes position management requests related to staffing needs, reporting changes, budgetary needs, and position clean‑up; serves on district and college committees; develops, customizes, and maintains spreadsheets and reports; responds to requests for Verifications of Employment; maintains College Organizational Chart; utilizes Procurement Card for departmental purchases; addresses Peak Week change requests

Supervision/Training/Development 20%

Supervises and evaluates HR Department receptionist; facilitates college training and development programs, including in-person and virtual lectures on various HR related topics and District HR initiatives; assists in the design, maintenance, and implementation of a college wide employee development program; supports district‑wide HR events at the college such as the annual Benefits Expo; assists with college employee events; coordinates and provides training for front desk support duties

File Management 10%

Processes a variety of confidential human resource and payroll documents for new and current employees with a high degree of accuracy, including but not limited to I-9, E-Verify, name change, and tax forms; tracks work authorization expirations; designs, develops, and maintains HR website (requires Drupal training); responsible for HR personnel file management, including routine auditing in accordance with the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (LAPR) Retention Schedule as well as Higher Learning Accreditation (HLC) file tracking; maintains HR owned email distribution lists; responds to inter-college file requests; other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) years of work experience in one or more areas of human resources, such as onboarding, offboarding, performance management, training and development, or HR operations.

OR

An equivalent combination of the education and/or experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• A. Experience coordinating employee onboarding and offboarding programs
• B. Experience with performance management programs and processes
• C. Experience facilitating training presentations and/or providing coaching to teams
• D. Experience maintaining confidential personnel records and ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws, records retention requirements, and HR policies
• E. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and learning management systems preferred
• F. Experience working in human resources within a community college, higher education, public sector, or similarly complex organization
• G. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years

Special Working Conditions

Standard work schedule varies during the year: August through mid‑May: Monday - Friday, 8 hour days; mid-May through the end of July: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days

Required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor

May be required to travel or be assigned to another MCCD location

Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense

MCC does not sponsor individuals for work visas

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review July 23, 2026

Applications received on or after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.