Human Resources Specialist

Maricopa County; United States; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid schedule options

Growth and development opportunities

Low-cost, high-value healthcare

Child care benefits (Maricopa County K

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support payroll, onboarding, and HR projects within the Clerk of the Superior Court's HR Department. The role offers a flexible/hybrid schedule after training and emphasizes accurate payroll processing and strong customer service.

Key tasks include managing Workday payroll, responding to inquiries, conducting audits, coordinating onboarding and orientations, and maintaining confidential employee records.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing experience and knowledge of payroll cycles.
• Experience with Workday payroll module.
• Public sector HR experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Processes and coordinates department payroll using Workday, ensuring timely handling of time, attendance, and payroll data.
• Responds to employee and supervisor inquiries regarding payroll procedures and discrepancies.
• Conducts payroll audits, reconciles information, maintains records, and prepares reports.
• Coordinates onboarding activities and serves as a primary contact for new employees.
• Coordinates biweekly new employee orientations covering benefits and policies.
• Prepares personnel actions and electronic forms, including hires, changes, and separations.
• Maintains and audits employee records and files.
• Uses Workday, Excel, Word, and related systems to manage information and generate reports.
• Provides HR information and assistance on benefits, leave, and employment procedures.
• Responds to employment verification requests from third parties.
• Prepares sensitive HR correspondence supporting actions, position management, and payroll.

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Details

Posting Date 11/05/26 Application Deadline 11/09/26

Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $22.00 - $29.25 hourly Full Pay Range: $22.00 – 36.50 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. Additional questions regarding pay can be discussed with HR during the hiring process if you are offered the position. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type Unclassified Department Clerk of the Superior Court

About the Position

As our Human Resources Specialist, you will perform a wide variety of paraprofessional duties in an assortment of areas such as payroll, onboarding, and various projects for the Clerk of the Superior Court Human Resources Department. This position has the opportunity for a flexible/hybrid schedule after training is completed.

About Us

Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice. The Clerk of the Superior Court is looking for people who strive to provide excellent customer service, collaborate in a team atmosphere, and serve the community. Every member plays a vital role in providing services for the justice system, the legal community, and the general public. COSC adopted Factors for Success to provide transparent guidance for sustainability, strategic initiative achievement, positive learning culture, and inclusivity by linking foundational skills and value-based behaviors.

The four Factors for Success and related competencies are:

• Thought: Have and use the appropriate knowledge. (Business Acumen, Customer Focus, Strategic Mindset)
• Results: Take initiative and be accountable for results. (Takes Initiative, Ensures Accountability, Results Focused)
• People: Effectively communicate and interact with others. (Influential, Develops/Others Teamwork, Collaborative)
• Self: Recognize and reflect on oneself and one’s behavior. (Authentic, Aware, Flexible)

Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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Qualifications

• One year of payroll experience
• Associate's degree
• Three years of payroll experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications
• Payroll experience specifically within Workday
• Human resources experience within a public sector environment

Job Contributions

• Processes and coordinates department payroll utilizing Workday, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of employee time, attendance, and payroll transactions
• Responds to employee and supervisor inquiries regarding payroll procedures and discrepancies
• Conducts routine and periodic payroll audits, reconciles employee payroll information, maintains related records, and prepares reports to support payroll accuracy and departmental operations
• Coordinates onboarding activities and serves as a primary point of contact for new employees, ensuring timely completion of required employment documentation and personnel transactions
• Coordinates and conducts biweekly new employee orientations covering benefits, workplace policies, procedures, and available resources
• Prepares and processes personnel actions and related electronic forms, including new hires, assignment changes, separations, position management, and other employment-related transactions in accordance with applicable policies and procedures
• Maintains and audits employee records, personnel documentation, and electronic files
• Utilizes Workday, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other applicable systems to maintain employee information, process automated documents, and prepare reports
• Provides information and assistance to employees regarding HR administrative processes, benefits, leave programs, trip reduction, and other employment-related procedures
• Responds to employment verification requests from third-party agencies and other authorized entities
• Prepares complex and sensitive human resources correspondence, documents, and forms supporting personnel actions, position management, compensation, and payroll
• Assists with special projects and provides cross-coverage for other HR functions as needed
• Maintains the confidentiality and security of sensitive human resources information, employee records, payroll data, and other personnel matters

Working Conditions

High volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations and extended periods of sitting while completing computer activities. Ability to lift boxes or other items up to 20 pounds and carry, push, or pull from one courthouse to another. May require travel to and from job-related locations during the course of a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County or private vehicles on County business.

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications. Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile. Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.