HR Specialist (Remote in Phoenix, AZ)

Position Overview

Arizona College of Nursing is seeking a detail-oriented and people-focused Human Resources Specialist to support our growing organization. This role is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working across multiple areas of Human Resources. The HR Specialist will play a vital role in supporting colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle while helping ensure HR programs, policies, and practices are delivered with consistency, care, and compliance. If you’re passionate about supporting people, solving problems, and contributing to a positive workplace culture, we’d love to hear from you!

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, the college offers opportunities to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits and prepares students with relevant skills to overcome the nursing shortage. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative, embracing core values such as Passion, Excellence, Adaptability, Accountability, and Integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations: Address colleague concerns, mediate conflicts, and foster a positive workplace environment. Escalate matters when issues become highly complex or involve legal considerations.
• Benefits: Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Compensation: Provide support on compensation-related activities, including explaining compensation practices to employees and supervisors and assisting with market benchmarking to support job development and hiring decisions.
• Policy Development: Create and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Training and Development: Coordinate training programs for employee development and performance improvement.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Audit and Reconciliation: Support and perform related functions across HR departments.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as needed and assist in managing and delivering HR projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR or a related field, with an emphasis on recruitment and employee relations.
• Experience with Paylocity or other HRIS platforms.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.
• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
• Generous PTO and holiday benefits.
• Robust health and welfare benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) with company match to prepare you for the future.