Senior HR Analyst

Position Title: Senior HR Analyst

Post-date: 10/24/2025

Closes: The position is open until filled

Employment type: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: Title Range - $75,173 - $112,760

Hiring Range: $75,173 - $90,000

Location: Maricopa Association of Governments, downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

Note: A minimum of three days per week in-office is required.

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a group of local governments working together on issues that touch the lives of every resident. We are a regional planning agency that develops solutions in areas such as transportation, environmental and air quality, and human services.

MAG serves a thriving region of 5 million people. Our members include 27 cities and towns, three Native nations, and Maricopa and Pinal counties. Our planning area encompasses more than 10,000 square miles. MAG is the council of governments and the designated metropolitan planning organization for transportation planning for the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.

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MAG is a great place to work. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collaborative environment where employee contributions make a real impact.

MAG’s Human Resources team plays a critical role in fostering a positive, productive, and inclusive workplace culture. HR supports MAG by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent; ensuring fair and compliant employment practices; and providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and organizational development. The team partners closely with leadership and staff to align people strategies with organizational goals, promote employee engagement, and create an environment where every employee can thrive.

MAG is seeking an experienced, service-oriented professional to join our HR team.

• Proactively source, screen, and engage high-quality candidates through creative outreach, networking, and use of multiple recruitment platforms.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, develop targeted recruitment strategies, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee a seamless onboarding experience by coordinating orientation sessions, benefits enrollment, I9 processing, etc.
• Maintain and update organizational personnel records related to recruitment, vacancies, salary, and organizational charts.
• Assist HR Director in creation and facilitation of HR‑related trainings.
• Assist with implementation of the Workday HCM system (scheduled to go live June 2026) through testing, process optimization, and staff training.
• Facilitate 45‑ and 90‑day new hire check‑ins and exit interviews to evaluate employee satisfaction and support continuous improvement of HR programs.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to HR‑related inquiries, delivering exceptional service to employees and external contacts.
• Collaborate with benefits vendors and insurance carriers to enhance program administration, facilitate knowledge sharing, and ensure a positive and informed employee experience.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of progressive HR experience, including the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Full‑cycle recruitment, sourcing, and talent acquisition strategies
• Benefit administration and vendor collaboration
• Creating and delivering employee and supervisor trainings
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Providing a high level of customer service and stakeholder engagement

• Analyze and think critically, draw conclusions, and report results accurately
• Interpret and apply employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies
• Exercise sound judgement to make critical decisions
• Maintain confidentiality
• Manage multiple projects with competing timelines effectively

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with Workday is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration or related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in such areas as Human Resources, labor relations or similar.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• SHRM or PHR certification is a plus.

The Maricopa Association of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. During the selection process any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the Human Resources Division by calling .