HR/Payroll Generalist - Compliance and Payroll

$22.67 - 27.20/hr, 40 hrs/wk, 52 wks/yr
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working under general supervision and with moderate technical difficulty, this position performs operational human resources functions in recruitment, onboarding, personnel administration, HRIS data management, compliance tracking, and employee support. The position ensures that HR transactions are accurate, timely, compliant with NACOG Personnel Rules, and aligned with federal, state, and grant regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment & Hiring Operations

Coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities including job postings, candidate communication, interview scheduling, and education, VOE and reference verification
Maintain and monitor applicant tracking systems to ensure data integrity, recruitment documentation is compliant and audit-ready
Prepare interview materials, evaluation matrices, and hiring documentation
Support employment offer preparation and onboarding transition
Ensure recruitment practices comply with federal, state, grant, and agency regulations
Onboarding & Personnel Administration

Administer new hire documentation workflows, including I-9 processing, background checks, fingerprint clearance, and payroll setup
Monitor completion of onboarding tasks and compliance requirements
Maintain digital and physical personnel files in accordance with retention schedules
Process personnel action forms and ensure timely HRIS updates
HRIS & Data Management

Enter and audit personnel data in HRIS
Generate standard HR reports and assist with compliance tracking
Maintain training records and certification documentation
Assist in preparation for internal and external audits
Benefits & Leave Support

Provide first-level response to employee inquiries regarding benefits and leave
Support enrollment processes and life-event changes
Track documentation for leave programs as directed
Administrative & Program Support

Assist with job description updates and formatting
Support the development and coordination of training programs
Process exit paperwork and maintain separation documentation
Coordinate HR communications and workflow documentation
Provide administrative support to the Human Resources Department

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business, or a related field, and two years of progressive Human Resources experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Criminal Background Check
Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I
Motor Vehicle Report (annually)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

~ Human Resources certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) preferred

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

HRIS systems
Applicant Tracking Systems
Microsoft Office Suite
Digital file management systems
Recruitment compliance documentation
Data entry accuracy and reporting

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

Attention to detail
Confidentiality
Professional communication
Responsiveness
Time management
Problem solving
Customer service

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

☒ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the state, federal, or local law. NACOG is committed to provided access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Director, View phone number on jobs.jobcopilot.com, View email address on jobs.jobcopilot.com. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individual with disabilities
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Benefits include: Agency paid health, dental, vision, Arizona State Retirement (ASRS); Paid vacation, sick leave & holiday pay