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Administrative Specialist II - HR

Town of Prescott Valley, AZ, Prescott Valley, AZ, United States


Salary:

$26.60 - $37.25 Hourly
Location :

Prescott Valley, AZ
Job Type:

Full Time
Job Number:

00987
Department:

HUMAN RESOURCES
Opening Date:

04/23/2026
Closing Date:

4/30/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Description
The Town of Prescott Valley invites you to apply for the position of

Administrative Specialist II - Human Resources

Bring your energy, creativity, and passion for community service to a team that believes great work should also be enjoyable. At the Town of Prescott Valley, we take pride in creating a positive environment while delivering outstanding service to our staff and residents-be part of something meaningful and apply today!
Examples of Duties
IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL:
Provide advanced administrative and customer service support to the Human Resources Department, including front office operations, data entry, and records management.
Respond to employee and manager inquiries, applying sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
Coordinate meetings and HR events, including logistics and scheduling.
Support employee engagement and recognition programs that promote a positive workplace culture.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and ensure compliance with records retention requirements.
Compile, track, and respond to salary surveys, benchmarking requests, and employment verification inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
Provide fiscal and administrative support, including accounts payable processing, reconciliation of invoices and procurement card transactions, and assisting with budget tracking and preparation.
Utilize HRIS systems (e.g. Paycom) to support reporting, audits, and HR processes.
Tracks and coordinates service awards and assist with onboarding and exit processes.
Typical Qualification
REQUIREMENTS:

Associate degree and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative and fiscal experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent with six (6) years of progressively responsible administration and fiscal experience.
Possession of a valid Driver's License and ability to pass a pre-employment background including driving record.
Ability to type/key 60 words per minute.
Working knowledge or policies and procedures; payroll and personnel administrative procedures and municipal methods, functions and services.
COMPENSATION:

The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high-performance culture. The Town package includes a health, dental, and vision insurance plan, participation in the state retirement system, optional 457 deferred compensation with a town match up to 6%, vacation, holidays, and additional comprehensive benefits.
The expected hiring range is $26.60-$27.38.

The full hourly range is $26.60-$37.25.
Closing Date: April 30th at 5pm

Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Supplemental Information
The Town of Prescott Valley-The Cooler Side of Arizona
The Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.)

Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!

Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows.

A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.

Town Values

Incorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others.

Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.
Benefits for a full-time regular, employee:

The Town of Prescott Valley offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

General Leave : 200 hours of general leave per year, increasing with longevity and pro-rated for part-time positions
Holidays : 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday per fiscal year
Health Insurance : Three health plans available to select from at a group rate. Town pays 100% of employee premiums for certain plans with family coverage optional
Health Savings Account

with Town contributions for qualified High Deductible Health Plan selections
Dental Insurance : 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
Vision Insurance : 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
Flexible Spending Accounts :Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
Short Term Disability Insurance : Town-paid coverage
Long Term Disability Insurance : Town-paid coverage
Life Insurance: Town-paid insurance valued at the annual salary ($100,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Alternate to Social Security - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Town match up to 6%
Retirement : Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan or Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) with mandatory city and employee contributions. ASRS Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
Voluntary

employee paid Ancillary Benefits including Cancer Benefit, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Shield

Direct Deposit : Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.

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Our organization values fun in the workplace. Tell us about a specific time you helped create a positive or engaging environment at work. What did you do, and what was the outcome?
02

How do you balance maintaining professionalism in HR while still contributing to a fun and engaging workplace culture? Please provide a specific example.
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Describe the strategies and tools you use to stay organized and ensure accuracy when handling competing deadlines. Please include an example of how you successfully managed multiple responsibilities.
04

Have you ever improved an administrative or HR process? What was the issue and what did you change?
Required Question