Talent Acquisition Specialist - Police Department Recruiter / Senior Human Resources Analyst

About This Position The City of Phoenix, the 5th largest city in the nation and a two-time Forbes Best-In-State Employer, offers career growth and advancement across 41 departments. With more than 14,000 employees, the City provides rewarding opportunities to contribute to building the Phoenix of tomorrow through meaningful public service. The Talent Acquisition Specialist / Senior Human Resources Analyst position serves as a Dedicated Police Department Recruiter, assigned to Talent Acquisition and funded by the Police Department. The role focuses exclusively on the department's recruitment and hiring needs and acts as the primary point of contact for hiring managers, applicants, and candidates throughout the hiring process for both sworn and non-sworn recruitments in the Phoenix Police Department As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will consult with leaders on labor market conditions, recruitment strategy, and city compliance requirements to bring top talent to the city. You will serve a vital role in the success of the city by empowering hiring managers to make smart and timely hiring decisions. Key responsibilities of this position include and are not limited to: Overseeing Police Department promotional processes, including exam proctoring, assigning volunteer groups, department-facing and candidate-facing communication, and data processing/presentation within a high-visibility environment.Collaborating with hiring managers to develop job announcements, screening/interview questions, and other selection materials.Day-to-day management of recruitments in the Applicant Tracking System.Supporting and implementing proactive and creative recruitment strategies to promote quality recruitment selection processes.Educating hiring managers on current labor trends and market conditions to strengthen recruitment decisions.Supporting various promotional testing processes throughout the organization.Participating in department projects that improve and streamline recruitment processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and the overall candidate experience. Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and city policies. IDEAL CANDIDATE High level of ownership and accountability, consistently going above and beyond assigned tasks to deliver exceptional results.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships and be committed to continuous improvement, collaborative teamwork, and excellent customer service.Innovative, adaptable, and eager to serve the Police Department.Ability to review, consolidate, and present data using strong analytical and Microsoft Excel skills.Ability to maintain precise documentation throughout hiring processes while upholding a high level of consistency, integrity, and accuracy. SALARY Pay Range: $67,516.80 to $99,736.00 annually. Hiring Range: $67,516.80 to $90,459.20 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 Two 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.Positions in the Police Department must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions. The general factors for disqualification are listed here. Preferred Qualifications The minimum qualifications listed above, plus experience in: Monitoring recruitment and selection activities to ensure compliance with policy and applicable employment law.Building partnerships and credibility with managers and other internal partners.Applicant Tracking Systems, SignupGenius, Spark Hire, or other scheduling software.Effectively utilizing analytical tools and techniques to analyze information, conclude, and present findings clearly and compellingly. RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes August 5, 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. WE ARE HERE TO HELP Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference.If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options.Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information.Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix.Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. REFERENCE Senior Human Resources Analyst, JC:05120, ID# 62570, 8/5/2026, USM, BL, Benefits:007 Building the Phoenix of tomorrow. #DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.