Human Resources Specialist

The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support the Human Resources Employment Services Department. In this high-volume, fast-paced role, you will manage onboarding and employment HR processing actions while maintaining accurate HRIS records and providing customer service to employees and internal partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of employment processing actions within a complex organizational environment.
• Contact new hires, coordinate onboarding paperwork, and conduct onboarding appointments to support a welcoming and professional experience.
• Track completion of onboarding tasks assigned to new hires, managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and update onboarding checklists and workflows.
• Answer employee questions related to standard policies, benefits, and retirement, and refer more complex matters to senior-level HR staff or appropriate departments.
• Perform employment eligibility (E-Verify) verifications for newly hired employees.
• Prepare and process employment documentation, including Personnel Action Forms, for hiring, promotions, transfers, salary adjustments, retirements, and terminations.
• Update the internal HRIS database daily with personnel changes.
• Maintain hard-copy personnel files and ensure compliance with records retention and release of information guidelines.
• Prepare routine, sensitive correspondence and documentation associated with areas of responsibility.
• Identify opportunities to improve onboarding efficiency and the onboarding experience.
• Provide customer service and respond to inquiries by email, telephone, and in person from employees, managers, and external customers related to employment procedures, opportunities, health and non-health benefits, compensation, and other HR services.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree.
• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience in human resources or administrative support in a large, complex organization, including onboarding, HR systems and workflows, and streamlining administrative HR functions.
• Three (3) years of specialized experience in human resources or administrative support in a large, complex organization that includes onboarding, HR systems and workflows, and streamlining administrative HR functions may substitute for the minimum qualifications.
• Experience working in the Judicial Branch.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and processes for internal and external customers.
• Working knowledge of HR principles and processes.
• Ability to type and complete accurate data entry.
• Effective verbal and written communication aligned to the needs of the audience.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, multitask, and manage time effectively while handling frequent interruptions.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, employees, and managers.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and other database systems to complete required paperwork, reports, email correspondence, internet tasks, and other administrative duties.
• Ability to function effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Effective listening, including assessing understanding and adjusting communication style as needed.
• Ability to work as a team member with moderate supervision.
• Critical thinking skills to analyze problems, reach logical conclusions, and execute effective solutions.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, remain flexible when scheduling conflicts arise, assume additional roles during short staffing, and adjust priorities as needed.
• Ability to learn, interpret, apply, and explain a variety of complex organizational policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and data.

Tools and Technologies

• E-Verify
• Microsoft Office suite
• HRIS database
• Personnel Action Forms

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• 10 paid holidays
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness incentives
• Option of life insurance
• Option of disability
• Option of a group legal plan
• Pet insurance
• Loan forgiveness eligibility under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for qualifying full time Judicial Branch employees who meet other eligibility criteria

Work Location and Schedule

• Phoenix, AZ (hybrid)
• Job duties are performed mostly in an office setting with a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Hybrid work eligibility may be available with appropriate approvals.

Posting, Application, and Pay Information

• Posting date: 09/22/26
• Application deadline: 09/30/26
• Salary range (hourly): $21.75 - $25.44 - $29.13 - $36.50
• Expected entry pay range based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch: $22.94 to $25.44
• Non-Exempt under the FLSA

Job Type and Department

• Classified – Judicial CPR
• Department: D800 Superior Court

Working Conditions

• May require clear communication and the ability to perceive details of nearby objects.
• May require extended periods in sitting, standing, or walking positions.
• May involve using hands for tasks such as typing, handling objects, or operating tools, including reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasionally may require moving or lifting objects up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Information

• Judicial Branch Human Resources may move forward candidates based on application information.
• The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
• Successful candidates are typically hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
• Employment offers and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check.
• Applicants must fully answer questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions, including convictions that have been expunged or set aside.
• Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment.
• A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.
• The Judicial Branch participates in ASRS or PSPRS; mandatory membership for full-time employees includes payroll-deducted contributions per retirement system requirements (ASRS current contribution rate: 12.27%; PSPRS current contribution rate: 5.84% for defined contribution plan and 8.82% for defined benefit plan).
• Facilities are located throughout Maricopa County; the position may be reassigned to other locations based on departmental needs.
• The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.