Human Resources Manager

tucsonaz; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tucson is seeking an HR Manager to support assigned department(s) with HR business partner activities, including employee relations, recruitment, classification and compensation, compliance, and process improvement. Work is performed under the HR Administrator and includes supervising HR staff in a Shared Services setting.

This on-site role requires in-person collaboration and adherence to city rules, state and federal laws, and labor agreement interpretations to support departmental

Qualifications

• Experience advising management on workplace concerns and labor relations.
• Ability to develop recruitment strategies and assess job qualifications.
• Knowledge of HR compliance and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR business partner support across employee relations, recruitment, classification and compensation, and compliance.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to interpret laws, respond to inquiries, and conduct investigations as needed.
• Assist in workforce data analysis, process improvements, and training for staff and supervisors.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Performance management

HR compliance

Job description

Posting Close Date Applicants must submit their completed application by 09-24-2026 at 11:59p.m.MST

These positions will support either the Tucson Fire Department or the Public Safety Communications Department, with one position assigned to each department. Department assignments may change in accordance with management rights.

This position is based on-site at a City of Tucson facility. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available at this time, as regular in-person collaboration and presence are essential to support departmental operations and team needs.

The City of Tucson does not provide VISA sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Position Specific Summary

The Human Resources (HR) Manager position at the City of Tucson's Human Resources department supports assigned department(s) providing HR business partner support in all functional areas of HR, including employee relations, talent acquisition, classification and compensation, supervision, HR compliance, and process improvement.

Work is performed under the supervision of the HR Administrator. This position exercises supervision over HR personnel in a designated Shared Services satellite.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direction and support of employee relations activities in designated area(s). Collaborates with HR Leadership, provides information, interpretation, advice, training, and counsel to management and employees regarding workplace concerns and disagreements, performance management, workplace climate and culture, techniques for motivating employees, supervising, and working in a union environment and compliance with City, state and Federal laws and rules. Responds to questions and issues from employees and management regarding workplace concerns, appropriate corrective and disciplinary actions, labor agreement interpretation and implementation. Coordinates or conducts investigations and interviews of alleged employee misconduct and prepares or assists supervisors. Prepares and retains documentation for response to employee and department leadership. Facilitates subject matter expertise response to employee and department for questions related to Payroll and Leaves & Accessibility. Serves as facilitator/mediator when appropriate.
• Provides direction and support on a multitude of talent management activities to support the City's efforts in hiring excellent and diverse talent in designated area(s). Collaborates with department leaders, managers, and supervisors to develop effective recruitment and hiring strategies. Reviews job duties, qualifications and knowledge, skills, and abilities to create appropriate recruitment tools. Analyzes data and statistics for trends and patterns with attention to recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, and compliance with employment laws and regulations. Monitors and ensures compliance with City, state, and Federal regulations. Provides training to employees and supervisors on hiring processes, procedures, and legal requirements. Ensures compliance with proper collection, verification, analysis, and reporting of human resource information.
• Provides direction and support of classification and compensation activities in designated area(s). Audits new, vacant, and occupied staff positions. Conducts comprehensive review of position responsibilities which may include interviewing incumbents, supervisors and employing officials, examining work sites, work methods, or engaging in other industry best-practices to support classification and compensation initiatives. Utilizes City accepted philosophies and methods, interprets and allocates positions to appropriate classification structure applying appropriate definitions and City's current classification and compensation system. Explains audit results to employees, supervisors, and officials. Assists in the systematic review of organizational structure, salaries, and workforce capacity to guide in the development of recommendations and action plans to support organizational objectives. Interprets rules, and such l