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Human Resources Coordinator II - Employee Recognition & Education

Apply for the Human Resources Coordinator II - Employee Recognition & Education role at Pima County.

Salary

Salary Grade: 13
Pay Range: $59,675 $83,553 annually (estimates).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of employee recognition programs, including service awards, retirements, commendations, and special recognition events.
• Develop and maintain an annual recognition calendar to ensure timely acknowledgment of employee milestones and observances (e.g., Public Service Recognition Week, Employee Appreciation events).
• Collaborate with departments to identify and recognize outstanding employee performance and teamwork.
• Draft communications, announcements, and promotional materials related to recognition programs.
• Assist in planning and executing employee events, ceremonies, and celebrations, including logistics, vendor coordination, and communications.
• Track program participation, prepare reports, and evaluate the effectiveness of recognition initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of recognition awards, budgets, and expenditures.
• Support other HR functions, including onboarding, training logistics, and employee engagement activities, as needed.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through consistent demonstration of respect, integrity, and inclusivity.

This position also supports the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program and Training & Development.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct special studies and analyze data to provide actionable recommendations for HR management.
• Develop and administer surveys, collect data, and generate reports to support decision?making.
• Assist in short? and long?term HR planning and goal setting.
• Maintain confidentiality and up?to?date knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local HR laws and regulations.
• Represent HR management at meetings and participate in professional development to stay current on best HR practices.
• Participate in conducting training sessions on HR?related topics.
• Support HR projects and may lead special assignments or cross?functional teams as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, public or business administration, or a closely related field.
• Two years of professional?level human resources experience in areas such as compensation/classification, benefits/wellness programs, HRIS, or talent acquisition/recruitment.
• Or two years of experience with Pima County performing personnel or HR functions.
• Qualifications must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not use a resume or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with human resources.
• Experience coordinating recognition programs or employee engagement initiatives.
• Experience in a public?sector environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite such as Excel.
• Experience working in a Workday environment.

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated or scored against any advertised preferred qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments or testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

• Valid driver license required at time of application and appointment (Arizona).
• Eligible candidates will undergo a 39?month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review.
• Pre?employment background checks will be conducted, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline

First review of applications will be on 10/31/2025.