Recruiting Specialist | Talent Acquisition

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

Recruiting Specialist | Talent Acquisition

  At APS, we’re committed to building a workforce that powers Arizona’s future. As a Recruiting Specialist, you’ll play a key role in connecting talented individuals with opportunities that make a difference. This position supports our mission by ensuring we attract and hire exceptional people who share our values of safety, reliability, and affordability.

 

What your day would be like:

You are responsible for:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and deliver effective recruiting strategies.
• Source and engage candidates through proactive outreach and pipeline development for entry-level and high-volume roles.
• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle, from posting jobs to extending offers, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate interviews and onboarding activities, supporting smooth transitions for new hires.
• Collaborate with team members on special projects and process improvements to enhance talent acquisition efforts.

 

Who we’re looking for:

• Recruiting experience in high-volume or entry-level hiring environments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to connect with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Tech-savvy, comfortable using applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools.
• Team player with a proactive mindset, eager to contribute to projects and continuous improvement.
• Union recruiting experience.

Minimum Requirements

Recruiting Specialist | Talent Acquisition

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of four (4) years relevant work experience in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related area.
• PLUS minimum of one (1) year of human resource experience is required. 

Major Accountabilities

1) Consults with hiring leaders and human resource professionals to develop hiring strategies and plans that support workforce needs.
2) Creatively source high caliber candidates by maximizing sourcing strategies.
3) Reviews / screens resumes and presents top candidates to hiring leaders.
4) Manages candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle while ensuring a positive end-to-end experience.
5) Partners with TA leadership to effectively monitor, track and trend metrics and KPIs related to assigned roles.
6) Coordinates and attends recruiting events including job fairs, open houses, college fairs and community networking sessions.
7) Adheres to all established practices and standards while ensuring compliance with all Federal and State laws. APS policies, and procedures
8) Completes assigned work in applicant tracking system to ensure requisition and candidate activity is reflected accurately. 
9) Initiates and drives special projects to elevate the recruiting process and implement creative methods to find and place top tier candidates.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity i