DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Address: 150 N 18th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Hourly Range: $15.40 - $24.20 - Based on experience and education level

Grade: 4

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Recruitment Intern to join the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). This internship provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Human Resources by supporting real-world recruitment initiatives alongside experienced professionals. The intern will assist with day-to-day recruitment operations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and gain exposure to a variety of HR functions. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to ADHS’s mission while developing practical skills and building a strong professional network.

• Providing administrative support for the agency recruitment team by scheduling interviews, receiving and conducting reference verifications for selected candidates for hire, including file reviews for internal State candidates; timely processing and tracking of all hiring packets to ensure accuracy and completeness and forwarding packets for final processing.
• Providing administrative and office support including answering phone calls, assisting internal and external walk- in customers, word processing, filing, and faxing, and maintaining updated and accurate forms used in/by HR.
• Engage in team meetings, workshops, and training sessions to build a strong understanding of Human Resource operations and best practices.
• Opportunity to shadow recruiters to develop practical insights into recruitment and hiring processes.

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Interest in state-level public health policy and practice

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

• Hands-on experience in a governmental Human Resources setting
• Mentorship and guidance from Recruiting experts
• Opportunities to network with professionals in various Human Resource fields
• Experience contributing to projects that have a direct impact on recruiting outcomes

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing Nicole.Zawacki@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.