Human Resource Specialist​/Recruiter - Valley Metro

Job Category:
Human Resources

Requisition Number: HUMAN
006856

• Posted :
  September 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

Knowledge and

Experience:

• HS Diploma/GED required
• 2 years of sourcing/recruiting experience required, high volume recruiting preferred
• 2 years progressive HR experience required
• HR databases;
  Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Experience (UKG knowledge preferred)
• Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews (structured, competency-based, stress etc.)
• Hands-on experience with various selection processes (phone interviewing, reference check etc.)
• Experience with various job boards (Indeed, Career Builder, Linked In, etc.)
• Must understand HR practices and policies

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-Motivated
• Must have the ability to work independently
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Must be organized and have the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Computer proficient to include all MS products

Key Accountabilities:

This role is an on site position and will serve as a hybrid role, working both in Human Resources administration and in Recruitment. A typical week will result in a 50/50 split between the two areas. Scope of duties for each section are outlined.

Human Resources

• Serve as the primary contact for onboarding new employees in order to become fully integrated
• Assist with launching of background checks for candidates
• Collect candidate documents such as MVR reports and appropriate driver license. Work with the safety department for approval of the documents
• Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices
• Review onboarding documents to ensure completion
• Assist with other HR Projects as assigned
• Conduct presentations of company information during the orientation process
• Update various administrative reports for distribution to the client and management team.
• Conduct audits as directed by the HR Manager.
• Maintains integrity in dealing with internal and external customers
• Maintains employee confidence by keeping information confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Recruitment

Working with the Recruiter in areas of candidate sourcing and interviewing.

• Source and recruit candidates by using databases, social media, job boards, etc.
• Screen candidates resumes and job applications
• Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule
• Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience, and aptitudes
• Maintains detailed documentation on all candidates’ progress in recruitment database
• Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate recruitment source
• Research and contact community services, employment agencies and internet to build applicant sources
• Conduct both phone screenings and in-person job interviews, analyze and document responses
• Evaluate candidates by discussing job requirements and candidate qualifications with management
• Create job offers
• Tracks and reports recruitment progress and job offers, communicates with local management and corporate recruitment staff.
• Promote company’s reputation as “best place to work”
• Some local travel may be required, but will be limited
• Perform other administrative duties as needed

Employee Engagement

• Assist with internal communications tools to enable process improvement related to increasing engagement and building an inclusive, supportive workplace
• Assist with events and projects associated with organizational culture development
• Coordinate employee appreciation activities

Safety

• Ensure that the Road Traffic Safety Management System (RTSMS) conforms to the requirements
• Ensure that the RTSMS processes are delivering their intended outputs
• Report to management on the performance of…