HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

The City of Surprise is hiring a Human Resources Specialist to join the HR Operations team. The role supports the employee lifecycle by assisting with recruitment, onboarding, orientation, HR systems, and HR programs to ensure a positive candidate and employee experience.

• Support the employee lifecycle, including recruitment support, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
• Provide administrative support across multiple HR areas such as HR operations, risk management, and HRIS/Payroll.
• Complete data entry and maintain various employee records and information.
• Respond to and assist with requests for HR-related information from employees and departments.
• Prepare human resources-related reports.
• Apply laws, rules, regulations, and policies using limited discretion.
• Serve as a resource to employees and departments on HR-related matters.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and help maintain HR systems and records.

• Associate's degree and 1 year of experience in human resources, customer service, and/or administrative support in a professional environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and customer-service mindset.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
• Functional knowledge of general HR operations, risk management, and HRIS/Payroll.

• Selection process may include a panel interview.
• Post-offer, pre-employment background screening includes fingerprinting, criminal background screening, E-Verify, and education/experience verification.
• EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.