About the Department

Team Gilbert is seeking a People Team Specialist to join our Solutions Team and help create exceptional employee experiences from application to onboarding and beyond. As part of our award-winning People Team, you'll support a workforce of over 1,800 employees who are dedicated to making Gilbert the "City of the Future."

This role is perfect for someone ready to launch their HR career in a fast-paced, supportive environment where growth isn't just encouraged—it's expected. You'll be a brand ambassador for Gilbert, guiding candidates through their career journey while learning and supporting aspects of talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR operations.

Our ideal candidate is driven to learn and grow, with a solutions-oriented mindset and genuine passion for helping others succeed. You'll work alongside experienced HR professionals who are committed to your development while contributing to meaningful work that directly impacts our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide candidates through their application journey with professionalism and care
• Facilitate pre-boarding processes including background checks and screenings
• Lead new employee orientation and seasonal onboarding programs
• Support recruitment efforts and interview coordination
• Manage employee recognition programs and celebrations
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with employment regulations
• Collaborate on People Team projects with opportunities to lead initiatives
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Position Duties

You are a growth-minded professional who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments and is excited about building a career in human resources. You're passionate about creating positive experiences for others and understand that exceptional employee experiences start with exceptional people processes. You're ready to be driven, kind, bold, and humble while meeting the following qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree
• 3+ years of customer service or administrative support experience (HR experience preferred)
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

What Sets You Apart:

• Solutions-oriented mindset – you see challenges as opportunities
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Team player mentality with eagerness to collaborate across departments
• Growth mindset with commitment to continuous learning
• Service-focused approach to supporting employees and candidates

Minimum Qualifications

Gilbert is one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States and has been named the Most Prosperous City in the Country, Best Place to Live, Work and Play, and Arizona's Most Admired Companies to Work For.

What Makes This Opportunity Special:

• Career Growth Focus: Mentorship from experienced HR professionals with clear advancement paths
• Mission-Driven Work: Help us Anticipate. Create. Help People every day
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy our 4-day work week (Monday-Thursday) with hybrid flexibility
• Learning Culture: Exposure to all aspects of HR, including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance
• Meaningful Impact: Support employees who serve our community of nearly 293,000 residents

Join our People Team and help us continue building Gilbert as the City of the Future while launching your own promising HR career!

Other Qualifications

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be madeas early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for

employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.