Human Resources Jobs in Tucson, AZ

Posting Close Date

Applicants must submit their completed application by 11-05-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

**Please note: As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit a chronological resume.

Applications submitted without a resume will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed or receive further consideration for this recruitment.

This position is based on-site at a City of Tucson facility. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available at his time.

INTERVIEW INFORMATION: Highest scoring applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview to be held on Friday, November 20, 2026.

Hiring interviews may be conducted on the week of November 23, 2026.

• The eligibility list established from this process will be used to fill positions as they become available over the next six months.

Recruiter contact information: If you have any questions, please contact Aj Gonzales at (520) 837-4156 or AjGonzales@tucsonaz.gov.

Duties and Responsibilities

Consults with hiring department managers on recruitment needs. Develops, launches and

tracks recruitments in accordance with best practices, Civil Service Rules, and

Administrative Directives. Facilitates recruitment assessments, completes offers of employment, and onboards the successful candidate.

Assists employees with questions about City policies and procedures and offers consultation on City of Tucson Administrative Directives. Provides employee development training to supervisory staff. Completes disciplinary actions in accordance with applicable laws, City policies, and procedures.

Processes Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) transactions in support of recruitment, onboarding, and electronic memorandums. Completes audits of data and personnel records contained in HRIS, and processes corrective actions.

Processes classification & compensation requests by consulting with requesting parties, investigating the intended action, and offering guidance in accordance with City policies and procedures. Works with the classification & compensation unit to complete classification and market analysis. Completes position description reviews and submits for approval to classification & compensation.

Provides training and development to HR personnel in the shared services division. Guides the work of others performing the same tasks. Provides and/or coordinates backup to HR staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of projects and assignments. Consults with HR Manager, to reassign work and/or resources to ensure timely completion of assignments.

Collaborates with hiring department to ensure successful onboarding of employees over the first eighteen-months of their employment. Provides HR support to employees throughout their career, up to and including the time of their separation from employment from the City of Tucson.

Reviews processes and systems that might impact existing workflows and recommends methods to optimize to the desired state and improve efficiency. Creates, optimizes, and supports the implementation of processes that link closely to system workflows.Communicates information clearly and creates an environment where people can engage in open dialogue and reach effective solutions to optimize workflow or process.

Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned. Assists with payroll and benefits questions, labor relations guidance, and questions about general city policies and procedures.Completes other projects or assignments as instructed.

Working Conditions

Office environment

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

Five (5) years of relevant experience

Equivalency

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

License/Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: Five (5) years of relevant experience

License/Certifications: A valid and unrestricted driver’s license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required.

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certification from a recognized human resource/personnel
association.

Human Resource experience in a public entity setting.

Experience in more than one of the following HR functional areas: recruitment,
classification/compensation, corrective and disciplinary action, training and
development, interpretation and application of laws, rules, policies; and
procedures, appeals, grievances or hearings; performance management,
program or policy development, performance reviews, career counseling,
organizational analysis or development, employee recognition or other functions
relating to human resource management.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J1031 - Lead Human Resources Analyst

View full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Compensation Grade

G109

Hourly Range

$32.15 - 48.23 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Human Resources Department

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources

Background Check

This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT US

Benefits

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

The city does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).

ADA Accessibility Compliant Form

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov.

Recruiter Name

Demetria Zazueta

Recruiter Email

ccs_hr@tucsonaz.gov

For general Human Resources questions please contact 520-837-4190.