id='p16288_'>PERSONNEL SPECIALIST (33065) JobID: 16288
Position Type:
Classified Talent/Human Resources/PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
Date Posted:
8/14/2026
Location:
CEE- TALENT/HR
Closing Date:
08/20/2026
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DEPARTMENT: Talent
WORK YEAR: 12 Months
SALARY SCHEDULE: Education Support Professional
SUMMARY
The Personnel Specialist performs a variety of complex personnel work in the District Talent Division, requiring a broad knowledge of District and personnel policies regarding Administrative, Certified, and Classified Support Staff. Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Processes personnel action requests for new hires, changes of assignment due to promotion, and other key employee changes. Calculates salaries based on education and experience to be placed on the appropriate salary schedule and for the issuance of contracts. Verifies information for accuracy, makes needed changes.
- Verifies professional development for the purpose for certification renewal, as well as for compensation when applicable. Records new and renewed certifications.
- Prepares and issues employee contracts and works with Talent Staff to prepare personnel related items for Governing Board agendas.
- Advertises job opening by posting vacant positions; screens applications and refers qualified applicants to hiring departments and sites. Provides information and support to candidates and hiring managers regarding position openings and the hiring process.
- Maintains District personnel records on employment status, staffing, reduction in force, recall, surplus, reassignment, seniority, shift differential, and longevity of District personnel. Provides information regarding employment, position openings, pay rates, and benefits to staff via email and phone.
- Processes and verifies all additional compensation pay for coaching and non-coaching assignments (e.g., Performing Arts, JROTC and ACADEC). Processes and verifies industrial claims.
- Provides guidance and assistance to Administration Offices regarding District policies and procedures; collects data and compiles reports for administration and the other agencies as needed; reviews and edits materials for conformance with policies.
- Meets with all campuses to review future staffing needs, verifies current changes have been submitted, and completes paperwork necessary to make unsubmitted changes.
- Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.
The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or GED equivalent; Associate's degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred; AND three years of administrative support, human resources, or payroll related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Skill in planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments with minimum supervision.
- Skill in writing professional reports and correspondence from brief instructions.
- Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Skill in researching and compiling data for reports, presentations, and technical documents.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
- Ability to type and enter data with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
- Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed in a standard office environment.
The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected reason other than disability may file a complaint under Administrative Regulation JB-R, or may contact the Superintendent's designee, the District Hearing & Compliance Officer at:
Phoenix Union High School District
4502 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Phone: 602-764-1100
E-mail: PUHSDComplaints@phoenixunion.org