Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Our Mission

Human Resources is a business partner supporting the Mohave County mission to serve the community.

Our Vision

To be acknowledged as innovative Human Resources professionals, EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS.

Our Values

Value employee talent, Encourage professional growth, Promote fair and impartial business practices, Foster transparency and openness, Maintain ethical principles, and Ensure quality service and meet customer needs

About the position

Mohave County Human Resources is looking for a motivated and organized Human Resources Generalist to join our team! If you enjoy coordinating events, developing training programs, supporting employee wellness, and helping employees succeed, this may be the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate employee wellness programs, health screenings, Lunch and Learn sessions, and recognition events.
• Manage workforce development training and oversee the County’s Supervisory Academy.
• Develop and present New Employee Orientation and HR-related training.
• Create and distribute the weekly HR and Benefits newsletter.
• Coordinate benefits open enrollment and employee benefits education.
• Administer the County’s Service Award Program and support the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program.
• Represent Mohave County at job fairs and community events.
• Manage projects and collaborate with departments, vendors, and community partners to support HR programs and initiatives.

Position Details

• Starting salary: $26.18 per hour
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Weekends and holidays off
• Travel required

• Must pass pre-employment background screening.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.

Paid Time Off (PTO):

• 11 Paid Holidays.
• End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).

Retirement Benefits:

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
  • Contribution rate of 11.98% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day.
• Deferred Compensations Programs (optional)

Comprehensive Wellness Program:

• Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening Events
• Marketplace Discounts
• Onsite Gyms or Gym Membership Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Basic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care).

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this class series may perform any or all of the following duties and responsibilities, as assigned. An employee may receive special assignments or projects not reflected with this job description.

• Assists employees with questions, complaints, or other requests for help.
• As assigned responds to specific requests for studies, information and professional assistance in human resource management issues and problems.
• Assists in the Human Resource Department management on various administrative and technical matters.
• Assists in employee benefits administration and programs.
• Provides technical assistance to other personnel in implementing new or modified programs/systems.
• Provides advisory and/or consultancy services to staff and management on a range of human resources issues, procedures, and policies consistent with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, legislation, and guidelines.
• Responds to a wide range of Human Resources related inquiries from management, staff, employees, and the general public, through e-mails, telephone calls, written correspondence and /or face to face contact.
• Plans, organizes, and directs assigned staff activities. Prioritizes daily staff assignments, and workflow. Reviews and evaluates assigned subordinates work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with plans, directives, and departmental operating policies and procedures.
• Assists in the implementation of new or modified Human Resources programs including Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited university or college in human resources, business administration, public administration, industrial relations, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of progressive work experience in the Human Resources field.
• Some supervisory or lead experience.
• OR any comparable equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be evaluated.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited university or college in human resource management, business administration, public administration, industrial relations, or a closely related field.
• Certification in the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
• Certification in the International Public Management Association - Human Resources (IPMA-HR)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Federal and state employment statutes, regulations, and guidelines, including Wage and Hour, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and other government regulations related to human resource management compliance.
• Public administration, professional associations, and Mohave County Codes of Ethics.
• Human resource management administration.
• Equal employment and affirmative action statutes, regulations, principles, and practices.
• Human behavior, attitudes, and motivation.
• Effective written and oral communication principles and techniques.
• Preparing reports effectively utilizing computer systems and applications, mainframe, and microcomputers, in the performance of work assignments, such as electronic spreadsheets, word processing and graphics.
• Effectively communicating in writing and verbally with a diverse workforce.
• Operating office equipment efficiently and effectively to include computers, calculators, and other office equipment relative to area of assignment.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Understand, apply, and comply with federal and state statutes, regulations, Personnel Policies and Procedures, department regulations and professional Codes of Ethics in the performance of responsibilities and assignment.
• Develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious working relationships with colleagues and a diverse workforce.
• Exercise initiative, sound judgment, and work independently or with a team to complete work assignments by established deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with persons of diverse ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds, employees, and at all levels of management.
• Maintain Mohave County’s and employees’ confidential and private information.
• Maintain objectivity and freedom from bias and to exercise judgment and understanding in all human resource management situations and maintain confidentiality.
• Constantly learn and apply new techniques and to devise new methods and procedures.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and to make oral presentations.
• Manage and perform multiple high priorities under stressful and frustrating conditions and necessary deadlines.

Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.

Check out our Benefits Guide for full details!

Closing Date/Time: 11/8/2026 5:00 PM Arizona