Human Resources Associate Jobs in Arizona
Human Resources Associate jobs in Arizona are concentrated in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe, where established employers like Banner Health, American Express, and Honeywell maintain large HR functions supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations work. The market runs from coordinator-level entry roles up to generalist positions with benefits administration and compliance responsibilities. Demand is steady across healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors, which anchor Arizona's white-collar job market. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Hourly Rate
$30.00 - $33.00/per hour, DOE
Not Eligible for Benefits
This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.
Work Schedule
Monday - Thursday, 19.5 per week, hours varied
Funding Information
This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 06-30-2027 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.
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.
Job Summary
The Part-time Human Resources Analyst provides professional-level recruitment, HR workflow, documentation, and compliance support for the Community Development Division. The position reports within the college Human Resources department and is assigned to Community Development to support high-volume hiring, braided grant-funded staffing, employment transactions, onboarding workflows, HR data tracking, and related documentation needs. The role works closely with Human Resources and Community Development leadership, hiring managers, supervisors, and fiscal/grant staff to coordinate recruitment and selection processes, support timely and accurate employment actions, maintain data integrity, monitor workflow status, and provide responsive guidance on routine HR processes. The position requires sound judgment, confidentiality, attention to detail, customer-service orientation, and the ability to manage deadlines in a compliance-sensitive environment.
Essential Functions
35% - Recruitment, Selection, and Hiring Coordination: Coordinates recruitment and selection activities for Community Development positions, for part-time, temporary, grant-funded, and other assigned roles. Supports recruitment timelines, position postings, screening logistics, committee coordination, interview materials, candidate communications, reference check coordination, and follow-up with hiring managers and HR staff. Tracks recruitment status and helps ensure hiring processes align with applicable policies, procedures, timelines, and equity considerations.
30% - HR Workflow, Position Management, and Employment Transactions: Coordinates HR workflows assigned to Community Development, including part-time position requests, staffing changes, assignment updates, renewal letters, and related employment processes. Supports the preparation, review, routing, tracking, and reconciliation of employment documentation, personnel action requests, HR system entries, reports, spreadsheets, and related records. Reviews information for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with established processes. Works with HR and division leadership to identify workflow barriers, recommend process improvements, and strengthen communication between Human Resources and Community Development.
20% - Data Integrity, Reporting, and Compliance Documentation: Maintains tracking tools, records, logs, and reports to support audit readiness, grant documentation, staffing analysis, and internal reporting needs. Prepares recurring and ad hoc reports related to part-time hiring activity, position status, employee assignments, salaries/wages, onboarding progress, and other HR workflow indicators. Identifies pending actions, follows up on outstanding items, and escalates concerns or inconsistencies as appropriate.
15% - HR Consultation, Communication, and Process Support: Provides responsive HR process guidance and technical assistance to Community Development supervisors, managers, and employees on routine employment processes, timelines, documentation requirements, recruitment procedures, onboarding steps, and related HR workflows. Refers complex, sensitive, or policy-level matters to the appropriate HR leadership or subject-matter experts. Develops and updates workflow documents, templates, communication materials, checklists, and status summaries to improve clarity, consistency, and efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of work experience in one or more areas of human resources.
Desired Qualifications
A. Three (3) or more years of experience supporting human resources, talent acquisition, staffing, recruitment coordination, personnel administration, employee onboarding, HR operations, or closely related administrative/project coordination work.
B. Experience supporting high-volume hiring, part-time staffing, grant-funded positions, or temporary assignments with complex workflows.
C. Experience with applicant tracking systems, HR information systems, payroll/timekeeping systems, spreadsheets, shared tracking tools, databases, or similar technologies for monitoring workflow, maintaining records, and ensuring data accuracy.
D. Experience preparing reports, tracking employment actions, reconciling data, maintaining confidential records, and supporting audit-sensitive documentation.
Special Working Conditions
May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor. The primary work location is: RSC Tempe: 2323 W. 14th Street., Tempe, AZ 85281.
How to Apply
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the link to access our careers site.
2. Sign In to access your account or if you are not an existing user select the New User link to create one.
3. Review the job description and select the Apply button to begin your application.
https://jobs.erp.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=323111&Pos
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
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.
Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu
MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Close Date
Open until filled
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. Rio Salado College's Title IX/504 Coordinator is O.Tafari Osayande, o.tafari.osayande@riosalado.edu, 480-517-8196.
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.
Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 19.5 per week
Work Location: In person
Hourly Rate
$30.00 - $33.00/per hour, DOE
Not Eligible for Benefits
This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.
Work Schedule
Monday - Thursday, 19.5 per week, hours varied
Funding Information
This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 06-30-2027 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.
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.
Job Summary
The Part-time Human Resources Analyst provides professional-level recruitment, HR workflow, documentation, and compliance support for the Community Development Division. The position reports within the college Human Resources department and is assigned to Community Development to support high-volume hiring, braided grant-funded staffing, employment transactions, onboarding workflows, HR data tracking, and related documentation needs. The role works closely with Human Resources and Community Development leadership, hiring managers, supervisors, and fiscal/grant staff to coordinate recruitment and selection processes, support timely and accurate employment actions, maintain data integrity, monitor workflow status, and provide responsive guidance on routine HR processes. The position requires sound judgment, confidentiality, attention to detail, customer-service orientation, and the ability to manage deadlines in a compliance-sensitive environment.
Essential Functions
35% - Recruitment, Selection, and Hiring Coordination: Coordinates recruitment and selection activities for Community Development positions, for part-time, temporary, grant-funded, and other assigned roles. Supports recruitment timelines, position postings, screening logistics, committee coordination, interview materials, candidate communications, reference check coordination, and follow-up with hiring managers and HR staff. Tracks recruitment status and helps ensure hiring processes align with applicable policies, procedures, timelines, and equity considerations.
30% - HR Workflow, Position Management, and Employment Transactions: Coordinates HR workflows assigned to Community Development, including part-time position requests, staffing changes, assignment updates, renewal letters, and related employment processes. Supports the preparation, review, routing, tracking, and reconciliation of employment documentation, personnel action requests, HR system entries, reports, spreadsheets, and related records. Reviews information for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with established processes. Works with HR and division leadership to identify workflow barriers, recommend process improvements, and strengthen communication between Human Resources and Community Development.
20% - Data Integrity, Reporting, and Compliance Documentation: Maintains tracking tools, records, logs, and reports to support audit readiness, grant documentation, staffing analysis, and internal reporting needs. Prepares recurring and ad hoc reports related to part-time hiring activity, position status, employee assignments, salaries/wages, onboarding progress, and other HR workflow indicators. Identifies pending actions, follows up on outstanding items, and escalates concerns or inconsistencies as appropriate.
15% - HR Consultation, Communication, and Process Support: Provides responsive HR process guidance and technical assistance to Community Development supervisors, managers, and employees on routine employment processes, timelines, documentation requirements, recruitment procedures, onboarding steps, and related HR workflows. Refers complex, sensitive, or policy-level matters to the appropriate HR leadership or subject-matter experts. Develops and updates workflow documents, templates, communication materials, checklists, and status summaries to improve clarity, consistency, and efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of work experience in one or more areas of human resources.
Desired Qualifications
A. Three (3) or more years of experience supporting human resources, talent acquisition, staffing, recruitment coordination, personnel administration, employee onboarding, HR operations, or closely related administrative/project coordination work.
B. Experience supporting high-volume hiring, part-time staffing, grant-funded positions, or temporary assignments with complex workflows.
C. Experience with applicant tracking systems, HR information systems, payroll/timekeeping systems, spreadsheets, shared tracking tools, databases, or similar technologies for monitoring workflow, maintaining records, and ensuring data accuracy.
D. Experience preparing reports, tracking employment actions, reconciling data, maintaining confidential records, and supporting audit-sensitive documentation.
Special Working Conditions
May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor. The primary work location is: RSC Tempe: 2323 W. 14th Street., Tempe, AZ 85281.
How to Apply
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select the link to access our careers site.
2. Sign In to access your account or if you are not an existing user select the New User link to create one.
3. Review the job description and select the Apply button to begin your application.
https://jobs.erp.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=323111&Pos
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
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.
Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu
MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Close Date
Open until filled
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. Rio Salado College's Title IX/504 Coordinator is O.Tafari Osayande, o.tafari.osayande@riosalado.edu, 480-517-8196.
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.
Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 19.5 per week
Work Location: In person
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Human Resources Associate Job Market in Arizona
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Education
- Chemicals & Materials
- Transportation & Logistics
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in human resources associate jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred or actively pursued by candidates
- One to three years of experience in HR support, recruiting, or administrative roles
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or UKG required
- Strong working knowledge of Arizona employment law and federal labor regulations
- Experience coordinating onboarding, benefits enrollment, or employee records management
Human Resources Associate Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a human resources associate in Arizona?
Most Arizona employers require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field for associate-level roles. Arizona does not issue a state license for HR professionals, but earning the SHRM-CP or PHR credential strengthens applications considerably. Candidates who complete an internship or practicum with an Arizona employer during school often move into full-time associate roles directly upon graduation, particularly at healthcare systems and corporate headquarters in the Phoenix metro.
Which companies hire human resources associates in Arizona?
Companies currently hiring human resources associates in Arizona include Target, State of Arizona, and ADP, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Arizona's large healthcare networks, financial services firms, and technology campuses generate consistent HR associate demand throughout the year.
Which Arizona cities have the most human resources associate jobs?
Phoenix, Tempe, and Tucson account for the largest share of human resources associate openings in Arizona. Phoenix drives the most volume as the state's corporate and healthcare hub, while Scottsdale and Tempe attract openings from financial services firms, technology companies, and regional headquarters that maintain dedicated HR teams on the East Valley corridor.
Are there remote human resources associate jobs in Arizona?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 41% of human resources associate openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of much HR associate work. Tasks like applicant tracking, onboarding coordination, and HRIS data entry translate well to remote settings, while in-person presence is typically required for new-hire orientation and direct employee relations work.
How can I get hired as a human resources associate in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for HR coordinator or administrative assistant roles inside HR departments at large Arizona employers like Banner Health, Intel, or University of Arizona, which regularly hire candidates without prior HR titles. Completing the SHRM student membership program or a Society for Human Resource Management student chapter at an Arizona university signals commitment. Lateral moves from payroll, benefits administration, or office management are recognized by hiring managers as equivalent early-career experience.
Where can I find and apply to human resources associate jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to human resources associate jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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