Salary: $81,182.40 - $109,636.80 Annually
Location : North Corp Yard - 9191 E San Salvador Dr, Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
Division: Human Resources
Department: HR Administration
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $95,368.00 annually.

Please note:

• Please be sure to include a cover letter and resume when applying. Your resume must include employment dates (month and year) for all jobs listed. Only applicants who include both a cover letter and resume will be considered.
• This position is currently located at 9191 E. San Salvador Drive, but the department will be relocating to the downtown Scottsdale area later this year.

• Be sure to check your email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations from Governmentjobs.com

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years of professional level human resources experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Preferred

• Direct experience researching and analyzing job classifications and compensation and making recommendations based on the research.
• Relevant human resources certification.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the city, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Conducts and analyzes job market data to make recommendations for and complete job reclassification requests.

• Writes clear and concise reports and develops descriptive materials for management review.

• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting and survey requirements.
• Evaluates and maintains jobs and job descriptions determines classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary ranges.
• Observes, interviews, and surveys employees to collect job, organizational, and occupational information.
• Researches employee compensation programs and make recommendations based on internal policies and procedures.
• Responds to salary and job market surveys as well as general inquiries.

Click here to view the job description and full list of Essential Functions.

The position is listed as Human Resources Analyst Senior in the city system, this posting is for the Classifcation & Compensation assignment.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most work is performed in a city office environment.
• May have the ability to work remotely, as needed.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds with assistance.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• May have ability to work remotely as approved within the parameters of city policy.
• Travel to/from meetings and various city locations.

For more information about Scottsdale, Arizona, visit our About Scottsdale site.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are essential components of the selection process and must be completed in their entirety for your candidacy to be considered. Please ensure that each section is fully completed and all questions are answered thoroughly. Do not substitute responses with "See Resume." Incomplete answers, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from further consideration.

Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely align with the requirements of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process, which may include a panel interview. Candidates selected to move forward will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, which may include the following:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have five years of professional level human resources experience?

• Yes
• No

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Did you include a cover letter and resume as part of the application process? Only candidates that include both will be considered.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any professional certifications? If so, please list the certifications and expiration dates.
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Explain your experience in classification and compensation work. Please include the number of years of experience and the employers where you gained this experience.
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Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.

• City Website
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual)
• Recruiter
• Other

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I understand that any communication for this recruitment may come via an email from governmentjobs.com and I will check my email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations.

• Yes
• No

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