Talent Acquisition Manager (Human Resources Supervisor)

About This Position

The City of Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a strategic and collaborative Talent Acquisition Manager to serve as a key member of the Talent Acquisition leadership team. In this role, you will report to the Deputy HR Director over Talent Acquisition and provide strategic oversight into key priorities regarding citywide recruitment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for finding and hiring the best talent, a strategic mindset, and the ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

THE COMMUNITY

Phoenix, Arizona is the 5th largest city in the US, with a population of about 1.7 million, and has forecasted growth over the next decade. Living and working in Phoenix offers a unique blend of vibrant culture, stunning natural landscapes, and thriving economic opportunities. Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix boasts over 300 days of sunshine each year, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and exploration. From hiking picturesque trails to enjoying world-class golf courses, residents of the Phoenix area can indulge in a diverse array of activities year-round. With its abundance of amenities, diverse neighborhoods, and renowned culinary scene, Phoenix provides a welcoming and vibrant environment for individuals and families alike. The vibrant arts scene, bustling downtown district, and serene desert landscapes make the City a unique and enriching place to live, work, and play.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Phoenix, Arizona operates with a Council/Manager form of government and is the largest city in the nation to do so. The City Manager reports to the Phoenix City Council which is comprised of a Mayor and eight Council members. Each council member is elected by the people from a represented council district for a four-year term. The Mayor is elected at-large. With more than 14,000 full-time staff and a FY 2025-2026 budget of $7.8 billion to include $4.9 billion in General and Special Revenue Funds and $2.19 billion in Enterprise Funds, the City strives to improve the quality of life in Phoenix through efficient delivery of outstanding public services.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Human Resources Department provides centralized and federated support for over 40 departments and major functions. The department provides a full range of human resources services for the City including benefits and wellness, employee relations, labor relations, talent acquisition, safety, organizational development, classification and compensation, and HR support services and supports a workforce of more than 14,000 full and part-time employees, approximately 9,000 of whom are represented by five unions under a local meet and confer ordinance with another 3,300 (supervisory and professional) represented by two associations under a meet and discuss ordinance.

THE POSITION

The Talent Acquisition Manager plays a key role in shaping how the organization attracts, engages, and hires talent. As one of five supervisors, the manager provides leadership to an assigned team of recruiters, builds strong partnerships across departments, and guides improvements that make hiring processes more thoughtful, inclusive, and effective. This is a hands-on role focused on mentoring and developing people, strengthening relationships, and advancing systems and practices that support a high-quality hiring experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of recruiters, creating a collaborative and growth-minded environment.
• Partnering with departments to understand their needs and guide fair, well-designed hiring processes.
• Advising on job analysis, sourcing strategies, assessments, and hiring regulations.
• Using data and feedback to improve processes and enhance the experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Partnering with HRIS staff to guide improvements to our applicant tracking system (PeopleSoft).
• Leading recruitments with professionalism and care.
  
  

This role may telework up to 5 days per week, at the discretion of the Department Director, with the expectation that you will attend in-person meetings and events as needed. New employees will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week for the first 90 days.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Is a collaborative and people-centered leader who brings experience guiding and developing recruiting teams.
• Fosters an environment where recruiters feel supported, empowered, and encouraged to grow.
• Brings expertise in job analysis, sourcing strategies, assessment methods, and hiring regulations.
• Is committed to enhancing the hiring experience for candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when leading recruitments.
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $97,780.80 - $137,592.00 annually.

Hiring Range: $97,780.80 - $124,800.00 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• 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.
  
  

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

• Five 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.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Recent experience leading Talent Acquisition work.
• Experience advising recruiters and hiring managers on equitable, people-centered hiring practices.
• Experience supporting employer brand or recruitment marketing efforts.
• Experience using data to guide decisions and improve the hiring process.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles.
• Experience improving processes, delivering HR-related training, or enhancing applicant tracking systems (e.g., PeopleSoft).
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes May 6, 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.

During the application process, you will be asked to respond to the open-ended question listed below. This question is being used to do an initial review of candidates for recent and relevant experience related to this role.

• Describe your experience leading Talent Acquisition work and recruiter teams.
  
  

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REFERENCE

Human Resources Supervisor, JC:05130, ID# 61653, 4/30/2026, USM, PO/JR, Benefits:007

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