HR Generalist

Arizona Financial Credit Union

. Perform employee relations duties, including FMLA administration and counseling employees and management .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,500 - $83,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, payroll administration, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Proficient in managing projects and providing accurate reporting while maintaining confidentiality and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee RelationsPayroll AdministrationPHR CertificationProject ManagementCompliance with Employment Laws

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Hard Skills

FMLA AdministrationPersonnel ReportingPayroll ProcessingSalary CalculationsData AnalysisTechnical Document InterpretationTyping 35 Words Per MinuteWindows Software ApplicationsExcelWord

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationProblem-SolvingTime ManagementConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

HRISPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSPHRSHRM Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Employee LawsEmployee Relations PoliciesLeave AdministrationInternal InvestigationsPayroll Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform employee relations duties, including FMLA administration and counseling employees and management
Participate in new employee orientation
Advise managers on personnel actions
Resolve employee complaints
Maintain confidentiality regarding personnel records and information
Apply Employee Services policies and procedures fairly and consistently
Process monthly personnel reporting information
Prepare periodic company and government reports and ensure tax payments are timely
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws
Oversee preparation of payroll-related general ledger entries
Provide managers with accurate payroll information
Serve as secondary backup for payroll, timekeeping, benefits, and HRIS functions
Prepare payroll information, salary calculations, and accurate payroll-related reporting
Establish, interpret, oversee, and enforce payroll policies and procedures
Assist in developing and implementing employee relations policies and procedures
Manage assigned projects, including planning, tracking, execution, and implementation
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED and four (4) years’ experience in human resources with working knowledge of applicable employee laws, employee relations, internal investigations, leave administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience
PHR or SPHR certification or SHRM equivalent
Experience in managing projects
Knowledge of computers and software applications in Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to type 35 words per minute
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work efficiently and responsibly with multiple work demands and short timeframes
Ability to read, write, speak, and use proper grammar in English
Ability to communicate verbally in person and on the telephone
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, financial reports, legal documents, and government regulations
Ability to write business correspondence in response to sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages
Must be able to travel independently to department and branch locations
Employees who work from home must have business operational internet and a dedicated workspace

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment
Business operational internet for employees who work from home
Dedicated workspace for employees who work from home
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities