Remote New 
Human Resources Specialist Sr
 Maricopa Community College district | |
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), remote work
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 United States, Arizona, Phoenix | |
 Jul 18, 2025 | |
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Human Resources Specialist Sr Job ID: 321546 Location: Paradise Valley Community Coll Full/Part Time: Regular/Temporary: Regular Hiring Salary Range $22.06 - $28.67/per hour DOE Grade 112 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Note: This 40-hour per week, classified position offers remote work in accordance with Maricopa policy 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. Campus Statement Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) since 2021. This designation reflects our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students, staff, and faculty from all backgrounds-especially our Hispanic and Latine communities-can thrive academically and personally. Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are defined by the Higher Education Act as degree-granting institutions with Full-Time Equivalent undergraduate enrollments of at least 25% Hispanic. (For the complete federal definition, please visit www.hacu.net.) PVCC has 30% of Hispanic students currently enrolled. Servingness is a concept that argues a multidimensional and conceptual way to understand what it means to move from simply enrolling Latinx students to actually serving them. PVCC strives to become a serving institution. 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: Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
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Job Summary The Human Resources Specialist Senior is a vital member of the Recruiting & Retention Team within the Paradise Valley Community College Human Resources Department, reporting directly to the HR People Program Manager. This team is responsible for full-cycle recruitment, new employee onboarding, continuous professional development, and workforce retention strategies designed to evolve employee engagement into meaningful employee experiences. We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and culturally competent recruiting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is adept at managing multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion. This position plays a key role in leading talent acquisition efforts that reflect and support the college's diverse staffing needs by strategically amplifying PVCC's reputation as an employer of choice. The successful candidate will coordinate the full recruitment lifecycle-from partnering with department leaders to define staffing needs, crafting inclusive job postings, to ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers. In addition, this role will leverage social media platforms and digital marketing strategies to actively promote job openings, build talent pipelines, and enhance the visibility of PVCC's employer brand. Key responsibilities include:
This position requires a dynamic communicator with a marketing mindset, a strong grasp of current recruiting trends and digital engagement tools, and a commitment to a culture of care and belonging. If you are excited by the opportunity to impact the employee journey while expanding the reach of a mission-driven institution, we invite you to apply. Additional Information Note: Interviews will include a presentation. Essential Functions 40% Coordinates recruitment activities for all employment categories, including collaborating with hiring managers to define search plan requirements, verifying position details, creating job postings, and advertising. Provides support to applicants, pre-screens and routes resumes, schedules interviews, reviews recruiting documentation, and conducts background checks and verifications of employment. Ensures credential and transcript validation, prepares pay placements, processes job offers, and assists with new employee documentation. Inputs data with a high level of accuracy, archives search materials, and updates personnel files and tracking systems. Maintains confidentiality and is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable employment practices. 30% Develops and maintains forms, templates, and internal procedures to support staffing functions and HR operations. Collaborates with supervisors to coordinate and deliver training sessions, presentations, and workshops. Assists in overseeing and updating position and employee data within the Human Capital Management (HCM) system; maintains accurate records and databases, and runs system queries as needed. Drafts professional correspondence and leverages shared document platforms to support team communication and documentation. Supports marketing and outreach efforts for recruitment, including creating content and graphics for job announcements, career events, and HR campaigns. Coordinates and monitors social media channels to promote open positions, company culture, and employee engagement initiatives. Assists with the coordination and facilitation of employee training and/or engagement sessions. 20% Communicates and advises on detailed human resources policies, procedures, and practices; maintains compliance with pertinent laws and regulations; uses critical thinking to resolve various employment issues and situations; liaises with District office on processes and problem solving; troubleshoots HCM technical issues; may coordinate with internal constituencies, such as the Scheduling or Fiscal offices, with details in the Student Information System (SIS) or Fiscal Management System (FMS). 10% Participates or leads assigned District and/or college special projects and/or committees; maintains current knowledge in the field through training opportunities and by attending regular HR meetings; backs up other teams in the office, including front counter intake as needed. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED and four (4) 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
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How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. In the cover letter, please specifically and fully address all relevant experience with respect to each of the desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. The HCM Internal Applicants Quick Reference Guide will provide the steps on how to access the Internal Applicant careers page. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. All experience must include the month and year. Documents with the year only and/or missing full-time or part-time will be categorized as incomplete.
Posting Close Date Open until filled First Review on Friday, August 8, 2025 (Applications received by August 7, 2025 at 11:59pm) 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. 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. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321546&PostingSeq=1 jeid-7bbdbfdf6b83f649956e851dd2a95a36 | |