People Operations Specialist Jobs in Arizona

Introduction

Join a Forward-Thinking HR Team Driving Excellence Across the City of Scottsdale

The City of Scottsdale is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Management Analyst to support critical human resources operations and strategic initiatives that strengthen our workforce and organizational effectiveness. This is an ideal opportunity for a multifaceted professional who thrives in environments where no two days are the same and enjoys managing a wide range of impactful assignments.

In this key role, you will provide both day-to-day and strategic support within the Human Resources Department’s Administration Division, serving as a trusted partner to the Senior Director of Human Resources. Your responsibilities will span complex and essential functions including budget development and monitoring, contract and vendor management, council report and agenda coordination, departmental and workforce reporting, Personnel Board liaison duties, leadership support, and facilities and equipment oversight. You will also lead high-impact projects that enhance HR operations, elevate service delivery, and strengthen organizational performance.

If you excel at managing projects, navigating detailed financial and administrative challenges, building strong partnerships, and driving process improvements that advance HR’s mission, we invite you to bring your expertise to our collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking team.

How to Apply:

Please attach your resume and cover letter as part of the application process. In your cover letter, explain:

The anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to the midpoint of the range, depending on experience and internal equity considerations. The full salary range is listed above, and the midpoint for this role is $104,748.80 annually.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Public or Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited educational institution, and
• Five years of senior level professional experience.
• Prior knowledge and experience with human resources related programs and services is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Essential Functions

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Work Environment/Physical Demands

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely align with the requirements of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process, which may include panel interviews. Candidates selected to move forward will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, which may include the following:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database

• Criminal Background screening

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are calculated based on a full-time schedule of 2,080 hours per year and a part-time schedule of 1,040 hours per year. Work experience may at times substitute for education on a year-for-year basis; however, depending on the job classification, education may not be used as a substitute for required work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance.

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).