Senior Human Resources Generalist

About This Position

The City of Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country and has been recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best-In-State Employers for the past two years. With more than 14,000 employees working across 41 departments, the City of Phoenix offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, working in public service offers many rewards! Be a part of building the Phoenix of tomorrow.

Both the Parks and Recreation Department and the Aviation Department are seeking to fill a Senior Human Resources Analyst/Generalist role.

Parks and Recreation is a 24/7 operations department consisting of approximately 1,100 full-time equivalent positions (1,500 employees) with at least 800 of those employees being in a part-time or seasonal work status.

The Aviation Department operates the Phoenix Airport System which consists of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, and Phoenix Goodyear Airport.

The Senior HR Generalist position will preform advanced professional human resources work in variety of functions, which includes labor relations, administrative investigations, discipline, recruiting and selection, classification and compensation, employee training and development, personnel and payroll transactions, administrative hearings, and FMLA/ADA administration.

Responsibilities for these positions may include and are not limited to the following:

• Developing creative solutions to resolve issues at the employee, supervisory, and management levels.
• Advising supervisors and management in employee relations matters, including leave, performance management, and corrective actions.
• Conducting administrative investigations.
• Preparing investigatory reports, disciplinary documents, and making recommendations for appropriate actions.
• Representing the Department in Civil Service Board hearings.
• Facilitating matters related to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act.
• Interpreting and advising on city policies and procedures, as well as state and federal employment laws.
• Developing and delivering trainings on various HR topics.
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $66,185.60 to $97,780.80 annually.

Hiring Range: $66,185.60 to $88,691.20 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

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• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
  
  

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Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of professional human resources management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, public or business administration, or a related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
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• The City job description can be found here.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus experience in/with:

• Workplace investigations in a large organization.
• Labor relations.
• Preparing and presenting training to all levels of staff.
• Report writing.
• Supervising staff.
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes July 1, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Senior Human Resources Analyst, JC:05120, ID# 62103, 06/16/2026, USM, CM, Benefits:007

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.