Human resources internship jobs in Tucson, AZ

SummaryDepartment - Human ResourcesJob Description OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Salary Grade: 13 Pay Range Hiring Range: $59,675 - $71,614 Annually Pay Range: $59,675 - $83,553 Annually Range Explanation: 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. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The first review of applications will be on 10/31/2025. Pima County Human Resources is seeking a highly innovative and detail oriented human resources professional with the ability to support and enhance our Employee Recognition Program and Education Reimbursement Program. As a Human Resources Coordinator II, you'll help build our We A.R.E. (Accountable, Respectful, Ethical) Pima County culture through employee experience. This position assists with developing, implementing, and administrating initiatives that acknowledge employee contributions, milestones, and achievements in alignment with our Pima County values and policies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate all aspects of employee recognition programs, including service awards, retirements, commendations, and special recognition events. Develop and maintain an annual recognition calendar to ensure timely acknowledgment of employee milestones and observances (e.g., Public Service Recognition Week, Employee Appreciation events). Collaborate with departments to identify and recognize outstanding employee performance and teamwork. Draft communications, announcements, and promotional materials related to recognition programs. Assist in planning and executing employee events, ceremonies, and celebrations, including logistics, vendor coordination, and communications. Track program participation, prepare reports, and evaluate the effectiveness of recognition initiatives. Maintain accurate records of recognition awards, budgets, and expenditures. Support other HR functions, including onboarding, training logistics, and employee engagement activities, as needed. Promote a positive workplace culture through consistent demonstration of respect, integrity, and inclusivity. This position also supports the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program as well as Training and Development. Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor. General Duties/Responsibilities: Conducts special studies and analyzes data to provide actionable recommendations for HR management; Develops and administers surveys, collects data, and generates reports to support decision-making; Assists in short- and long-term HR planning and goal setting; Maintains confidentiality and up-to-date knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local HR laws and regulations; Represents HR management at meetings and participates in professional development to stay current on best HR practices; Participates in conducting training sessions on HR-related topics; Supports HR projects and may lead special assignments or cross-functional teams as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, public or business administration, or other closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of professional-level human resources experience in either compensation/classification, benefits/wellness programs, Human Resources Information Systems, and/or talent acquisition/recruitment. (Additional relevant experience or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) OR: Two years of experience with Pima County performing personnel or human resources functions. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): Experience with human resources. Experience coordinating recognition programs or employee engagement initiatives. Experience in public sector environment Experience with Microsoft Office Suite such as Excel. Experience working in a Workday environment. Selection Procedure: Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Supplemental Information: Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record. Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position. EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.