Human Resources Specialist

Maricopa Community College district; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District seeks an experienced Human Resources Specialist to support Employee Services. You will handle customer inquiries, maintain HR records, assist with data requests, and help schedule new-hire paperwork while ensuring accurate data entry in enterprise systems.

The role emphasizes clerical and specialized administrative tasks within a busy college district environment, with regular hours and occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and two years in HR, customer service, or admin support.
• Or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer support and technical assistance for HR systems.
• Assist with editing reports and data requests; staff adjunct instructors in enterprise systems.
• Schedule new-hire appointments and maintain digital files; perform data entry in enterprise systems.

Skills

HR support

Google Drive

Microsoft Office

Team environment

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Human Resources Specialist

Job ID: 322957

Location: Rio Salado Community College

Full/Part Time:

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range: $20.82 - $27.07/hourly, DOE

Grade: 111

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required
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.

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:

• 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

Provides a variety of advanced clerical and specialized administrative support in the Employee Services department. Assists with special projects.

Essential Functions

50% - Provides customer support of assigned systems or service area and provides technical assistance and specialized administrative office support activities related to the area of assignment. Receives and responds to inquiries and information requests, resolving issues or referring requests to appropriate resources. Oversees the maintenance of files, records, database information and documentation related to assigned area and according to established procedures
20% - Assists with editing of reports and cleanup of data requests. Assist with staffing adjunct instructors in enterprise systems. Schedule appointments for new hire paperwork completion, maintain adjunct instructor digital files. Data entry in enterprise systems for non-credit and Contingent Worker (CWR) instructors
20% - Researches, gathers, compiles and reviews data and information in support of assigned function, program, project or support area. Designs and formats complex documents; compose original documents, correspondence and presentations. Communicates with internal and external resources regarding policy/procedural, event or program information
10% - Coordinates the inventory and replenishing of office supplies and office equipment maintenance services. Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of work experience in human resources, customer service, general office work, or administrative support and coordination. The required experience can come from any combination of the areas listed.

There is no substitution or equivalency allowable for the High School Diploma or GED.

OR

An equivalent combination of 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. Human Resources support experience
• B. Experience utilizing Google Drive Applications and/or Microsoft Office Applications
• C. Two (2) years' experience working in team environment
• D. Two (2) years of demonstrated experience in customer service and/or front desk operations
• E. One (1) year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two (2) years

Special Working Conditions

May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor. Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review August 10, 2026

Applications received 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. Rio Salado College's Title IX/504 Coordinator is O.Tafari Osayande, [e-mail], 480-517-8196.

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.