Salary: $79,968.24 - $119,952.35 Annually
Location : Valley Metro Administrative Offices 101 N 1st Ave Suite 1300 Phoenix AZ 85003, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: PR04990 - 1
Division: Human Resources
Department: HR Management
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Summary
Anticipated Starting Hiring Range: $79,968.24 - $99,960.30 annually. Starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.

The Senior Recruiter provides advanced professional recruitment expertise to support the agency's workforce needs, independently managing and prioritizing multiple concurrent recruitments, including complex, specialized, hard-to-fill, and time-sensitive assignments. This position contributes to the development and continuous improvement of recruitment practices, processes, and related HR initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, or a related field; and
• Five (5) years of professional full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition experience in:
  • Independently managing complex and high-volume full-cycle recruitments and providing strategic recruitment guidance to hiring managers
  • Developing targeted sourcing strategies and sustainable talent pipelines for specialized, technical, skilled-trade, and difficult-to-fill positions
  • Recruiting for positions within public transit, government/public sector, skilled trades, safety-sensitive operations, or another highly regulated environment
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR desired

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to the selection process

Licensing, Certification and Other Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, including:

• Background investigation
• Valid Arizona driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under Valley Metro's Vehicle Insurance Policy

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

The following functions are intended to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed.

• Develops and implements sustainable recruitment strategies, best-in-class recruiting processes, talent pipelines, employer branding, social recruiting, and strategic partnerships to attract and engage qualified candidates
• Partners with departments on recruitment and selection strategies, including establishing interview panels and developing selection criteria, materials, assessment methods, and scoring methodologies to support effective and consistent hiring practices
• Leads full-cycle recruitment using the agency's applicant tracking system (NEOGOV) for professional, technical, skilled trades, administrative, and other agency positions, including recruitment planning, job postings, sourcing, application screening, interviews, selection, offers, candidate communications, and post-selection activities
• Serves as a recruitment subject matter expert, advising on recruitment and selection practices, policies, and compliance requirements and recommending process improvements to promote consistency and efficiency
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee, applicant, recruitment, and Human Resources information and exercises appropriate discretion in handling confidential matters
• Utilizes applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, recruitment analytics, and other technologies to maintain accurate records, enhance recruitment processes and candidate experience, and support data-informed decision-making
• Leads or participates in Human Resources projects, initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts and collaborates as a member of the HR team to advance division goals, objectives, and Invest in Talent strategic initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Applicable laws, regulations, policies, and professional practices related to recruitment, selection, hiring, and employment
• Principles and practices of public-sector human resources administration, recruitment, selection, and talent acquisition
• Best practices in sourcing, screening, assessing, interviewing, and selecting candidates
• Agency operations, services, and workforce needs to support recruitment and retention
• Selection tools, assessment methodologies, and recruitment and selection practices
• Applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, and recruitment technologies

Skill in:

• Adapting to changing priorities and exercising sound professional judgement
• Developing and implementing proactive recruitment and sourcing strategies
• Building effective working relationships with hiring managers, interview panels, candidates, and Human Resources partners
• Managing multiple recruitments, projects, and priorities with minimal oversight
• Preparing clear, compelling, and inclusive job postings and candidate communications
• Analyzing recruitment data, identifying trends, and communicating recommendations

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three (3) in-office days per week after 90 days. Additional in-office attendance may be required based on business and operational needs.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle to visit worksites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. This role typically requires sitting, handling, fine dexterity, visual acuity, hearing, speaking, walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, twisting, foot controls, time pressure, tedious or exacting work, changing of tasks, multi-tasking, irregular work schedule and working with others on a team.

This role is sedentary requiring the physical exertion of up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Accommodation may be made for some of the physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Health Care Benefits
Effective on the first of the month following date of hire, benefited employees will be eligible for health coverage.
• Medical/Vision/Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
Retirement Plans
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Optional)
Holiday Pay
• Paid Holidays
Optional/Additional Benefits
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Employee Bus/Light Rail Card
01

How many years of professional full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition experience do you possess?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more
• I do not possess this experience

02

Describe your professional experience independently managing full-cycle recruitment, including recruitment planning, sourcing, applicant screening, selection, and hiring. Include the types of positions recruited, your level of responsibility, and the approximate volume of recruitments managed.
03

Describe your experience reviewing and assessing applicants to determine whether they possess the education, experience, skills, licenses, certifications, and/or other job-specific qualifications required for a position before referral to hiring managers. Include the types of positions for which you performed this work.
04

Describe your experience developing and implementing targeted sourcing strategies and talent pipelines for specialized, technical, skilled-trade, and/or difficult-to-fill positions. Identify the types of positions recruited and the sourcing methods, resources, or partnerships you used to identify qualified candidates.
05

Describe your professional recruiting experience within public transit, government/public sector, skilled trades, safety-sensitive operations, or another highly regulated environment. Identify the employer or industry, types of positions recruited, and your specific recruiting responsibilities.
06

Are you able to work a hybrid schedule that includes a minimum of three (3) days in the office each week after 90 days of employment, with the flexibility to come into the office additional days as needed to support business and operational needs?

• Yes
• No

Required Question