Recruitment Coordinator

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Job Location:

Address:
Human Resources/Equal Opportunity Office 206 S. 17th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:
Salary Range: $61,663.37 - $71,663.37 Anticipated Salary: $66,663.37 Grade: 20 Closing Date: 03/02/2026

This position will serve as an HR Generalist supporting divisions within ADOT by coordinating recruitment and operation efforts. The position will partner with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, HR Liaisons, and field HR administrative service officers to support recruitment, onboarding, job changes, and other employee changes. This position will also support various operational tasks including, but not limited to, ADOT's Commercial Drug and Alcohol (CDL) program, employment verification, position maintenance, and other human resources inquiries and processes.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Collaborate with ADOT hiring managers and HR support staff to determine recruitment needs.
• Facilitate the recruitment process flow within established personnel rules and department policies/processes. This includes development of job postings and KSAs, resume reviews, conducting phone screens, working in the HR recruitment system, and overall support of the interview process.
• Facilitate HR operational functions (AZ360 entry, onboarding, 1-9, CDL verification, employee inquiry, etc.) and other HR actions as business need dictates.
• Provide customer service and general HR support and guidance for Recruitment, Operations, CDL Verification/Coordination, and Classification & Compensation. This includes position maintenance, employment verifications, personnel file reviews, and handling various HR inquiries via email, fax, and phone.

Knowledge of

• Current principles, practices and methods used in the administration of an HR program.
• Federal and state employment laws, statutes, rules and regulations.
• Agency policies, rules and regulations.
• Principles and practices of modern organizational development.
• Recruitment principles, and practices inclusive of DE&I (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion).

Skill in

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, establishing priorities among conflicting needs.
• Developing and implementing various improvement initiatives.
• Analyzing and evaluating administrative data such as job descriptions, resumes, and candidate packages.
• Demonstrated analytical and data evaluation skills.
• Operation of computer software (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, Google Suite, Google Meets, Adobe, Docu Sign, etc).

Ability to

• Analyze specific problem situations and determine acceptable solutions within the framework of laws, rules and regulations.
• Perform research, collect and analyze data and report information.
• Negotiate and apply reason, knowledge, and process to persuasively resolve employee concerns.
• Comprehend and make inference from written material.
• Model principles of continuous improvement to streamline and produce quality work/processes and service for all customers.

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or closely related field; previous experience in the public sector/state service; two years of experience in Human Resources or equivalent, HR Certifications.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training,…