Impact-Driven HR Associate: Recruitment, Policy & Training

Maricopa County; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid schedule

Growth opportunities

Affordable healthcare

Child care on-site

Paid time off

Wellness program

ASRS retirement system with employer 1

Job summary

Maricopa County's Human Resources department seeks a Human Resources Associate to guide employees and managers through policies, and help shape recruitment strategies while maintaining accurate records and strong service delivery.

You will manage leave cases, advise on accommodations, and ensure smooth operations with compliant documentation, reports, and engaging training sessions across the organization.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a human resources environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, public administration, or related field; additional HR experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• HR certification from an accredited organization such as SHRM, HRCI, or IPMA.

Responsibilities

• Interpret HR policies and provide guidance to employees and managers.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies and coordinate hiring, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Manage ADA cases from initiation to closure and advise on accommodations.
• Manage FMLA, parental leave, and disability leave while ensuring policy compliance.
• Review timecards, apply leave codes, and coordinate with departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare HR correspondence, maintain records and reports to support management decisions.
• Design and deliver HR training modules tailored to organizational needs.
• Support HR Analysts and assist with investigations and employee relations.

Skills

HR policy guidance

Recruitment strategy development

Leave case management

Employee relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, public administration, or related field

HR certification (SHRM/HRCI/IPMA)

Tools

Workday HRIS

OnBase

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Maricopa County's Human Resources department seeks a Human Resources Associate to guide employees and managers through policies, and help shape recruitment strategies while maintaining accurate records and strong service delivery.

You will manage leave cases, advise on accommodations, and ensure smooth operations with compliant documentation, reports, and engaging training sessions across the organization.