Human Resources Specialist

Help connect exceptional people with meaningful careers while making a direct impact on the future workforce of Mohave College.

Mohave College is seeking an energetic and service-focused Human Resource Specialist to join the Employee Services team in a role that supports both recruitment and human resources operations. As one of two HR Specialists within the department, this position plays an important role in helping attract, support, and onboard employees who contribute to the success of the College and the communities we serve. 

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, building positive relationships, and supporting hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. The successful candidate will assist with recruitment activities including job postings, applicant communication, hiring support, onboarding processes, and employee services functions while helping ensure compliance with College procedures and employment practices. 

The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and customer-service driven, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. They are collaborative, professional, detail-oriented, and committed to creating a positive experience for applicants, employees, and campus partners.

At Mohave College, Employee Services is committed to supporting employees, strengthening workplace culture, and helping departments build successful teams. If you are passionate about recruitment, employee support, and making a meaningful impact within a collaborative HR environment, we invite you to join our team.

What We’ll Love About You

• You enjoy building connections with people and creating a positive candidate and employee experience from recruitment through onboarding.
• You are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You are passionate about recruitment and employee support, helping departments identify and hire quality candidates.
• You communicate professionally and confidently with applicants, hiring managers, employees, and campus partners.
• You thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and are willing to jump in where needed to support the Employee Services team.
• You are adaptable and solutions-focused, maintaining professionalism while navigating changing priorities and deadlines.
• You value customer service and approach situations with patience, responsiveness, and a helpful attitude.
• You are comfortable learning and utilizing HR systems, technology platforms, and electronic onboarding processes.
• You maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and recruitment matters.
• You are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a positive workplace culture and support the mission of Mohave College.

What You’ll Love About Us

• We create the future. At Mohave College, curiosity drives everything we do. We inspire innovation, take smart risks, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Together, we design new possibilities—learning from both our successes and our setbacks as we shape the future of education and workforce development.
• We engage with passion. We bring energy, purpose, and heart to our work. Whether we’re welcoming new students, collaborating on ideas, or celebrating achievements, we lead with enthusiasm and a sense of fun. Our passion makes a difference—for our students, our colleagues, and our community.
• We build together. Diversity of thought, background, and experience is our greatest strength. We believe every voice matters and that collaboration fuels creativity. By empowering one another and working toward a shared vision, we amplify our collective impact and move the College forward.
• We live with integrity. We communicate openly, invite collaboration, and make decisions transparently. Respect and authenticity guide every interaction, ensuring trust within our teams and across our campuses.
• We care deeply. We care about our students, our colleagues, and our communities. Every action we take is grounded in service and compassion—helping others succeed is at the heart of who we are.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/FSA, HSA -see more detailed information here. (for eligible positions)
• PTO
  • 120 hours per year - Staff
  • 18 hours per year - 9-Month Faculty
  • 35 hours per year - 12-Month Faculty
• Paid Holidays
  • 21 days - Staff
  • 26 days - 9-month Faculty
  • 39 days - 12-Month Faculty
• Sick Leave – 40 hours per year
• ASRS (Arizona State Retirement System)
• Tuition Voucher (to use towards Mohave courses)
• Summer hours - 4-day work week
• Work Life Balance Schedule 

Minimum Qualification

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams)

Or

• Any combination of education and experience that results in possession of skills, knowledge and behaviors as outlined in the positions core competencies below.

Preferred Qualification

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution
• One (1) or more years of experience working in human resources or in a position responsible for personnel functions

Core Competencies

• Accountability (Beginner Level): Adheres to deadlines and appointments. Is transparent when anticipating problems or errors. Delivers work on time as agreed. Takes responsibility for mistakes. Willingly assists colleagues if problems arise or mistakes are made.
• Analytical Thinking (Beginner Level): Collects all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem through known sources. Identifies, sorts and categorizes source materials to deliver most pertinent and needed information. Identifies the logical, factual outcomes based on the data, information and analyses conducted.
• Effective Communications (Intermediate Level): Receives and learns from feedback. Builds effective formal and informal communication channels. Shows tact and diplomacy while maintaining open, honest dialogue with coworkers and campus partners. Keeps relevant people accurately informed and up-to-date of both positive and potentially negative information. Actively listens to and synthesizes perspectives of others.
• Customer Focus (Intermediate Level): Skillfully serves customer base. Maintains composure during stressful or difficult situations. Demonstrates to the customer that they are being heard and that their feelings about situation are understood. Looks at the organization through the eyes of the client and his needs; makes improvements accordingly.
• Decision-making and Judgment (Intermediate Level): Gathers information on an issue, impartially considering all sides and makes logical decisions that are clear. Evaluates positive and negative alternatives within time and resource constraints. Always has big picture in mind and helps others see it. Uses sound judgment and integrity to make clear, transparent decisions.
• Initiative (Intermediate Level): Seeks opportunities to improve or enhance services, avoid problems, or develop new programs. Pursues increased challenge and accountability in project tasks. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to effectively address problems and opportunities. Focuses on achieving results, rather than activities that may not add value. Consistently exceeds expectations regarding the timing of deliverables.
• Innovation & Creative Thinking (Intermediate Level): Takes "smart" risks including trying new and different ways to get the job done. Unique ideas. Integrates input and ideas from different sources to share information and or explore opportunities. Brainstorms and encourages new ideas and solutions. Develops new approaches or programs that prove to be effective.
• Problem Solving (Intermediate Level): Understands the organization and the effect decisions have on other parts of the organization. Seeks out and takes account of relevant inputs from others. Determines criteria for decision making. Solutions increase efficiency and improve quality. Proactively implements fixes and changes as needed to keep small problems from becoming big problems. Able to anticipate immediate consequences.
• Time Management (Intermediate Level): Ensure that high-priority work is accomplished within required timelines. Schedules by effectively allocating own time to complete work; coordinates own and others schedules to avoid conflicts. Know and rely on the experts in various departments who can address and solve special problems.
• Teamwork (Intermediate Level):Cooperates with other members to achieve the workgroup's goals. Builds and maintains effective working relationships with peers and campus partners. Shares accountability in team situations. Assists others, voluntarily, positively, and without controlling or dominating. Actively participates in team meeting and contributes to team decision making. Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to step out of comfort zone to support team and goals. Appropriately gives and is open to feedback from team and coworkers. Embraces a shared understanding of team participation roles, responsibilities, and decision making.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the following documents on file in the Human Resources office by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position. Application materials will not be returned.

1. A complete online employment application form. Please do not state 'see resume' on any part of the application. Blank spaces may be cause for rejection of the application.
2. Cover letter addressing the criteria listed in the job announcement and your qualifications for this position.
3. Resume or curriculum vitae. Optional, but encouraged.
4. Transcripts of all college work. (Unofficial transcripts or photocopies will be accepted to establish the application file. Official transcripts will be required if the candidate is offered the position.)

Important Notes:

• If any of the above listed materials are missing or incomplete, the application will not be considered.
• Items 2-4 may either be attached electronically to the application or mailed to the address below (position number must be included on all documents):

Mohave College
Human Resources
1971 Jagerson Avenue
Kingman, AZ 86409

Salary : $21 - $23