Human Resources Coordinator II - Employee Recognition & Education

Human Resources Coordinator II

Pima County Human Resources is seeking a highly innovative and detail-oriented human resources professional with the ability to support and enhance our Employee Recognition Program and Education Reimbursement Program. As a Human Resources Coordinator II, you will help build our We A.R.E. (Accountable, Respectful, Ethical) Pima County culture through employee experience. This position assists with developing, implementing, and administering initiatives that acknowledge employee contributions, milestones, and achievements in alignment with our Pima County values and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Coordinate all aspects of employee recognition programs, including service awards, retirements, commendations, and special recognition events.
• Develop and maintain an annual recognition calendar to ensure timely acknowledgment of employee milestones and observances (e.g., Public Service Recognition Week, Employee Appreciation events).
• Collaborate with departments to identify and recognize outstanding employee performance and teamwork.
• Draft communications, announcements, and promotional materials related to recognition programs.
• Assist in planning and executing employee events, ceremonies, and celebrations, including logistics, vendor coordination, and communications.
• Track program participation, prepare reports, and evaluate the effectiveness of recognition initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of recognition awards, budgets, and expenditures.
• Support other HR functions, including onboarding, training logistics, and employee engagement activities, as needed.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through consistent demonstration of respect, integrity, and inclusivity.
• This position also supports the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program as well as Training and Development.

Essential Functions :

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, public or business administration, or other closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of professional-level human resources experience in either compensation / classification, benefits / wellness programs, Human Resources Information Systems, and / or tal