Talent Acquisition Specialist - Water Recruiter (Opportunity to Underfill)

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional pension

401(a) and 457 plans

City-paid long-term disability

Free bus/light rail pass

Job summary

City of Phoenix is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Human Resources Analyst to support Water Department recruitment and hiring needs. You will act as the primary contact for HR staff, hiring managers, applicants, and candidates, building partnerships with community partners to develop talent pipelines.

The ideal candidate will consult on labor market conditions, recruitment strategy, and compliance, empowering managers to make timely, informed hiring decisions and continually

Qualifications

• Two years of professional human resources management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, public or business administration, or a related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of recruitments in the Applicant Tracking System.
• Work with hiring managers to develop well-crafted job announcements, screening/interview questions, and other selection materials.
• Support and implement proactive and creative recruitment strategies designed to promote quality selection processes.
• Educate and advance hiring managers knowledge of the job market and labor trends.
• Support various events and processes throughout the organization.
• Work with community partners and professional memberships to identify potential candidates and develop talent pipelines through networking and attending hiring fairs.
• Participate in department projects that improve and streamline recruitment processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and the overall candidate experience.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and City of Phoenix policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Recruiting experience

Excel data analysis

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, public or business administration, or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

SignupGenius

Spark Hire

Scheduling software

Job description

About This Position

The City of Phoenix, the 5th largest city in the nation, offers career growth and advancement across 41 departments. With more than 14,000 employees, the City provides rewarding opportunities to contribute to building the Phoenix of tomorrow through meaningful public service.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Human Resources Analyst serves as a Dedicated Water Department Recruiter, assigned to Talent Acquisition and funded by the Water Department. The role focuses on the department's recruitment and hiring needs and acts as the primary point of contact for department HR staff, hiring managers, applicants, and candidates throughout the hiring process. Additionally, this role will manage special employment outreach efforts with community partners and must be able to build and manage relationships with key stakeholders.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will consult with leaders on labor market conditions, recruitment strategy, and City compliance requirements to bring top talent to the City. You will serve a vital role in the success of the City by empowering hiring managers to make smart and timely hiring decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of recruitments in the Applicant Tracking System.
• Work with hiring managers to develop well-crafted job announcements, screening/interview questions, and other selection materials.
• Support and implement proactive and creative recruitment strategies designed to promote quality selection processes.
• Educate and advance hiring managers knowledge of the job market and labor trends.
• Support various events and processes throughout the organization.
• Work with community partners and professional memberships to identify potential candidates and develop talent pipelines through networking and attending hiring fairs.
• Participate in department projects that improve and streamline recruitment processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and the overall candidate experience.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and City of Phoenix policies.

Opportunity to Underfill at the Human Resources Analyst Level

Individuals that do not meet the minimum requirements below for the Senior Human Resources Analyst may qualify for the opportunity to Underfill at the Human Resources Analyst level. The Human Resources Analyst works under general supervision on routine and regular assignments and under closer supervision on special assignments or when first assigned to a division. A Human Resources Analyst must demonstrate proficiency in assigned areas before being eligible for advancement to the Senior level.

Depending on the assignment, some positions may be eligible for up to 5 days of telework at the discretion of the HR Director. Employees are required, with notice, to come into the office at times for meetings or attend recruiting events in person in the Phoenix metro area. Telework is subject to department needs and could change in the future.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be passionate, innovative, adaptable, and eager to serve the Water Services Department.
• Have excellent communication skills, the ability to build and maintain relationships, and be committed to continuous improvement, collaborative teamwork, and excellent customer service.
• Have experience recruiting top candidates and will be nimble and quick to respond to changing labor market trends.
• Have the ability to review, consolidate, and present data using strong analytical and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Have the ability to maintain precise documentation throughout hiring processes while upholding a high level of consistency, integrity, and accuracy.

Senior Human Resources Analyst

Pay Range: $67,516.80 - $99,736.00 annually

Hiring Range: $67,516.80 - $90,459.20 annually

Human Resources Analyst (underfill)

Pay Range: $29.44 - $41.42 per hour

Hiring Range: $29.44 - $39.45 per hour

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

Minimum Qualifications

Senior Human Resources Analyst

• Two years of professional human resources management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, public or business administration, or a related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here.

Human Resources Analyst

• Human resources experience at the paraprofessional level or higher.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, public or business administration, or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here.

For Both Classifications

• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.

Preferred Qualifications

• Monitoring recruitment and selection activities to ensure compliance with policy and applicable employment law.
• Building partnerships and credibility with managers and other internal partners.
• Applicant Tracking Systems, SignupGenius, Spark Hire, or other scheduling software.
• Effectively utilizing analytical tools and techniques to analyze information, conclude, and present findings clearly and compellingly.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes October 14, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

REFERENCE Senior Human Resources Analyst, JC:05120, ID# 63176, 10/13/2026, USM, JG, Benefits:007

Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.

#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork

City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.