Lead Human Resources Analyst

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 11-04-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

**Please note: As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit a chronological resume.

Applications submitted without a resume will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed or receive further consideration for this recruitment.

This position is based on-site at a City of Tucson facility. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available at his time.

INTERVIEW INFORMATION:
Highest scoring applicants will be invited to attend a in person interview to be held on the week of December 1, 2025.

*This is a joint recruitment intended to fill multiple vacancies. The eligibility list established from this process will be used to fill positions as they become available over the next six months.

Recruiter contact information: If you have any questions, please contact Liliana Almeraz at (520 )837-4303 or Liliana.Almeraz@tucsonaz.gov.

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Lead Human Resource (HR) Analyst position at the City of Tucson’s Human Resources department performs professional-level work in support of assigned area(s); plans and carries out work independently, utilizing knowledge of talent acquisition, data management, employee relations, and performance management; provides guidance and recommendations; prioritizes department needs, staffing strategies and always maintains and ensures a confidential environment. This position leads personnel in interpreting employment laws, Civil Service Commission Rules, policies, and procedures. HR management, compensation, classification, HR compliance, records retention, employee relations, training, and organizational development. 

Work is performed under the supervision of the HR Manager. This position leads and instructs the daily operational work of HR personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consults with hiring department managers on recruitment needs. Develops, launches and tracks recruitments in accordance with best practices, Civil Service Rules, and Administrative Directives. Facilitates recruitment assessments, completes offers of employment, and onboards the successful candidate.  

• Assists employees with questions about City policies and procedures and offers consultation on City of Tucson Administrative Directives. Provides employee development training to supervisory staff. Completes disciplinary actions in accordance with applicable laws, City policies, and procedures.  

• Processes Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) transactions in support of recruitment, onboarding, and electronic memorandums. Completes audits of data and personnel records contained in HRIS, and processes corrective actions.  

• Processes classification & compensation requests by consulting with requesting parties, investigating the intended action, and offering guidance in accordance with City policies and procedures. Works with the classification & compensation unit to complete classification and market analysis. Completes position description reviews and submits for approval to classification & compensation.  

• Provides training and development to HR personnel in the shared services division.  Guides the work of others performing the same tasks.  Provides and/or coordinates backup to HR staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of projects and assignments. Consults with HR Manager, to reassign work and/or resources to ensure timely completion of assignments.

• Collaborates with hiring department to ensure successful onboarding of employees over the first eighteen-months of their employment. Provides HR support to employees throughout their career, up to and including the time of their separation from employment from the City of Tucson.

• Reviews processes and systems that might impact existing workflows and recommends methods to optimize to the desired state and improve efficiency. Creates, optimizes, and supports the implementation of processes that link closely to system workflows. Communicates information clearly and creates an environment where people can engage in open dialogue and reach effective solutions to optimize workflow or process.  

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned. Assists with payroll and benefits questions, labor relations guidance, and questions about general city policies and procedures. Completes other p