Human Resources Generalist

HR Jobs; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County JTED in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Human Resources Generalist onsite to support Benefits, HR, and Recruiting in a full-time, 12-month role with benefits. You will administer HRIS and related systems, maintain confidential personnel records, coordinate recruitment and onboarding, and help ensure compliance with federal and state laws.

The position requires 3–6 years in HR with HRIS experience, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders including Payroll, IT,

Qualifications

• 3–6 years in Human Resources with at least 3 years hands-on HRIS configuration/workflow development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, pivot tables, CONCATENATE, and Text to Columns.
• Knowledge of applicable labor laws, payroll regulations, HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize HRIS and related HR technology systems.
• Support HRIS implementations, data migration, testing, and post-implementation support.
• Maintain system documentation and data integrity; serve as HRIS resource for reporting and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities including job postings, background checks, and new employee orientation.
• Interpreting and explaining HR policies, benefits, laws, and regulations to employees and managers.
• Administer employee benefits programs and coordinate workers’ compensation, leaves, and unemployment claims.

Skills

HRIS experience

HR compliance knowledge

Data integrity

Education

Some college coursework

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pima County JTED is hiring a Human Resources Generalist in Tucson, AZ (onsite). This full-time, 12-month position supports Benefits, Human Resources, and Recruiting, helping keep HR operations organized, compliant, and customer-focused. You will play a key role in HR technology and confidential personnel processes while contributing to a team that values accurate systems, clear guidance, and reliable service.

What you’ll do

• Administer, maintain, and optimize the District’s HRIS and related HR technology systems, including employee records, organizational structures, system settings, forms, workflows, and approval processes.
• Support HRIS and third-party system implementations and enhancements, including requirements gathering, configuration, data migration, testing, user acceptance testing, deployment, training, and post-implementation support.
• Review HR processes and system functionality to streamline, automate, and improve workflows, partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance, Information Technology, and vendors.
• Maintain system documentation, uphold data integrity, security, and serve as a resource for HRIS workflows, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Administer confidential personnel records and HR processes for staffing, classifications, compensation, performance, training, attendance, leaves, and separation in accordance with District policies and applicable requirements.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding, including job postings, screening, interviews, background checks, reference and employment verifications, applicant communications, contracts, and new employee orientation.
• Interpret and explain HR policies, procedures, benefits, employment practices, and applicable laws and regulations to employees, applicants, supervisors, and administrators.
• Administer employee benefit programs (health, insurance, retirement, and savings) and coordinate workers’ compensation, leave, and unemployment claims with vendors, carriers, and agencies.
• Support compensation and classification activities, including job descriptions, occupational classifications, exempt/non-exempt determinations, compensation evaluations, salary surveys, and related analysis with the Payroll Manager.
• Monitor compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, affirmative action, and reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports, records, spreadsheets, correspondence, and documentation to support HR, compliance, and operations.
• Conduct exit interviews and coordinate required separation documentation and employment verification requests.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the Director of Human Resources and assist with assigned department initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three (3) to six (6) years of experience in Human Resources and/or benefits administration, including at least three (3) years hands‑on experience with HRIS or benefits system configuration and workflow development.
• Strong computer skills, including experience managing documents within network drives, shared platforms, and systems such as Microsoft Teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and functions such as CONCATENATE and Text to Columns.
• Knowledge of applicable labor laws, payroll regulations, HR compliance, and best practices, including state and federal requirements.
• Ability to obtain an IVP Finger Print Clearance card.
• MMR immunization required (unless born prior to January 1, 1957).
• Negative TB test within the last year.

Preferred qualifications

• Some college coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience in an educational or school district environment.
• Experience using School ERP Pro.

Technology

• HRIS, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, pivot tables, CONCATENATE, Text to Columns, School ERP Pro

Schedule, pay, and status

Location: JTED at Master Pieces, Tucson, AZ (onsite)

Position type: Secretarial/Clerical

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Pay range: Starting placement $26.00 - $37.00 DOE

Term of employment: Full Time, 12 months with benefits

Date posted: 9/25/2026