Job Description

Posting number: 165-26

Department: Human Resources and Risk Management

Division: Human Resources

Job classification: Human Resources Generalist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Human Resources

Summary

The Human Resources position provides professional-level support across key HR functions, with a strong emphasis on full-cycle recruitment and delivering exceptional customer service to internal and external customers. This role partners with hiring managers to attract, identify, and hire top talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and employment laws. The position maintains accurate HR records and systems, processes personnel actions and employment changes, and coordinates required pre-employment and onboarding activities. If you’re ready to bring your HR expertise, creativity, and people-focused approach to a dynamic team, we invite you to apply.

Examples of duties

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
• Provides professional level support in one or more functions including classification and compensation, recruitment, and other functional areas of Human Resources
• Enters, updates and maintains information in systems and ensures they reflect accurate information
• Establishes filing systems, prepares folders, records and files and implements records management and retention practices for assigned HR functional area(s)
• Prepares correspondence to employees, applicants and other outside agencies related to HR issues
• Assists in completing surveys, questionnaires and statistical reports for one or more HR functional areas
• Assists in developing and presenting training related to one or more HR functional areas
• Conducts research on best practices, collects data, and provides recommendations to other HR staff
• Answers general questions related to HR policies, procedures, and operations
• Researches new programs, practices, techniques and trends in the field of HR and makes recommendations
• May be called upon for presentations, or to represent the Human Resources Division at staff meetings or professional gatherings
• Performs special assignments, projects, or reports as directed by the Human Resources Supervisor, Manager, Deputy Director and/or Director
• Processes Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Recruitment

• Coordinates the full-cycle recruitment process to attract, identify, and hire top talent across the organization
• Partners closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure a thorough recruitment process
• Ensures a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding
• Proactively sources passive candidates through social media, professional networks, and industry events
• Promotes the organization’s culture, mission, and values through recruitment marketing efforts
• Ensures job postings align with organizational branding and comply with employment laws
• Assists with interview preparation, develops structured interview questions, and gathers feedback from interviewers
• Processes candidates in online recruitment system
• Coordinates and monitors completion of post-offer requirements including physicals, motor vehicle records, drug testing, immunizations, background checks and fingerprinting
• Completes the hiring process for selected candidates
• Processes new hires transfers, promotions, demotions, and voluntary reassignments
• Processes employee re-assignments for temporary employees
• Schedules and actively participates in external recruitment activities such as job fairs and outreach programs to continue to recruit a more diverse and qualified applicant pool
• Ensures policies and procedures related to recruitment and selection are followed, including Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
• Maintains all recruitment and selection records according to record retention guidelines
• Maintains temporary employee tracking and salary savings spreadsheets

To review the full job description for this position, please click the following link:Class Specifications | Human Resources Generalist | Class Spec Details

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree or two (2) years of college coursework in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or related field.
• Two (2) years of general Human Resources experience especially in the areas of recruitment
• Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• PHR/SHRM-CP Certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or related field.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.

Supplemental information

CURRENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you’ll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.

Our total compensation package includes best-in-class benefits and an annual salary of $53,352.00 - $80,017.60, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Plus:

• Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
• Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with a mandatory contribution rate of approximately 12%
• Deferred Compensation Options
• Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
• Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
• 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
• First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
• Tobacco Cessation Program
• Employer Assistance Program
• Recognition including Workiversary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
• Employee Discounts: Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers

Please note that Compensation and Benefits are subject to change based on future policy change, budgetary impact, and Council changes.

The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work!