Human Resources Specialist - Employment Services

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About the Position

Are you passionate about human resources and looking for a new challenge? If you have administrative experience in human resources, we encourage you to apply for our Human Resources Specialist position at Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO)!

In this role, you will have the rewarding opportunity to support new hires and employees throughout their careers in law enforcement. You will ensure a smooth and efficient Human Resource process, directly impacting the MCSO's ability to serve the community. You will provide paraprofessional, administrative and technical support in the Employment Services Section within the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Human Resources Division. This position handles post-recruitment job tasks.

This is an in-office position (teleworking is unavailable).

Ready to take your Human Resource skills to the next level and make a real impact? Join us today!

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO - become one with us!

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education

• Associate's degree.

Experience

• One (1) year of specialized administrative experience in human resources.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

• Three (3) years of specialized administrative experience in human resources may substitute for theminimum qualifications.

Other requirements

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.

• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS - IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.

• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Five (5) years of experience in a Human Resources environment processing new hires, onboarding, and offboarding.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871

• Exceptional work-life balance: consistent Monday-Friday in office schedule with weekends off

• Choice of three medical plans - starting as low as $70/month

• Holidays - 10/year + 1 personal day

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)

• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively

• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees

• Access to free County gyms

• Learn more at Benefits Overview

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Performs specialized Personnel clerical duties in centralized Human Resources Services Division.

• Reviews and processes personnel forms.

• Enters data or information into County and MCSO databases.

• Trains new employees in Employment Services processes.

• Provides customer service via telephone, email, and in person for employees, applicants, the public, law enforcement entities, and governmental agencies.

• Explains and responds to questions concerning personnel policies and procedures and a variety of human resources related subjects.

• Processes applicants for new hire and/or promotion.

• Provides documentation to Compensation Section for Placement in Range. Once range is provided, call Applicant and advise of offer; schedule appointment for orientation.

• Orders promotion supplies.

• Attends and assists with promotion ceremony for both Sworn and Detention staff.

• Inventories and orders office supplies.

• Orders and returns files from Pre-Employment needed for Personnel Services.

• Conducts new employee orientation for potential applicants or new employees.

• Formulates reports, composes correspondence, memorandums, and forms.

• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff and the general public.

• Processes post-employment matters, such as new hire paperwork; address, name, dependent, marital status changes; and transfers, resignations/retirements/ AZ POST AA, A-1, TM and status change forms.

• Maintains records for inventory and issuance of identification cards, badges, parking cards, bus/light rail card, and County driver's license for employees.

• Issue badges, ID cards, add ID card access and research to resolve ID card access issues.

• Processes and files confidential information in individual Personnel files and with County.

• Performs courier functions as needed. (both walking and driving a vehicle). Drives office carpool vehicle to run various errands.

• Assists in problem solving regarding the administration of the personnel system.

• Prepares paperwork such as job requisitions, new hire forms, Personnel Action Forms (PAFs), Positions Management Forms (PMFs).

• Assists with preparation of documentation for recruiting of positions and forward to County for posting.

• Researches, develops, and implements special projects for department(s) as assigned by the Commander or Supervisor.

• Maintains a working knowledge of benefits provided through Maricopa County.

• Coordinates MCSO programs and events pertaining to Human Resources.

• Acts as liaison with County and MCSO staff.

• Works cooperatively in a team environment with MCSO and County employees.

• Uses logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.

• Runs Criminal and Driver's License records checks.

• Assists with outside agency cross-certification with MCSO.

• Assists with maintaining office Preservation files.

• Is present at work site to perform assigned tasks at the times and dates scheduled and/or assigned by the supervisor.

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