Department HR Specialist Senior

Arizona State University

Department HR Specialist Senior

Campus:
Tempe

JR114307

End Date:
November 10, 2025

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

ASU's Enterprise Technology is seeking a highly motivated Department HR Specialist Senior to join our People Operations team. In this role, you will coordinate key human resources functions and contribute to building a supportive, efficient, and collaborative workplace culture. You’ll work as part of a high-performing team while having opportunities to make meaningful individual contributions.

• As a Department HR Specialist Senior, you will manage the employee life cycle, including:
• Recruitment and onboarding
• Staff compliance and internal controls
• Payroll management and related HR functions (as directed by the HR Supervisor)
• Employee professional development

You will also play a vital role in:

• Creating and managing job postings
• Assisting with employee inquiries
• Supporting employee engagement and workplace initiatives

Salary
: $48,600- $65,000
- Depends upon experience

• Coordinates and manages employee recruitment, job postings, and hiring processes in Workday.
• Processes personnel actions (e.g., hires, terminations, salary changes, promotions) and maintains accurate records and documentation.
• Supports recruitment and hiring processes across employee types and maintains personnel files in alignment with university policies.
• Oversee onboarding and training compliance for a high volume of new hires, including staff and student workers.
• Partners with internal ASU offices to ensure international employee compliance with work authorization, documentation, and employment requirements.
• Collaborate with team members and the Office of Human Resources to align departmental practices with university policies and procedures.
• Research and resolve payroll issues, serving as liaison between the unit and Financial Services and/or the Office of Human Resources.
• Assist with department time reporting activities to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Prioritize projects and team initiatives.
• Provides support for special projects, including research, analysis, and process improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient operations and customer service.
• Leverage AI in routine tasks and contribute ideas for using AI to improve the unit’s efficiency and overall performance.
• Take responsibility for fostering a positive culture, upholding organizational values, and championing engagement in all its forms.
• Collaborate across teams and actively participate in Enterprise Technology/ASU events and programs.

• Demonstrated knowledge of HR functions, (recruiting, training, and compensation)
• Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable federal, state and regulatory requirements, laws and standards
• Experience performing a full range of human resource functions within the employee life cycle
• Experience with Workday HCM, Service Now, Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and Google Drive
• Evidence of effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to model empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence.
• Experience in a values-driven organization with a strong commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• Ability to cultivate a psychologically safe environment where all team members can thrive.
• Capacity to inspire and drive meaningful changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to support a more sustainable environment.
• Commitment to leading by example through effective communication, active participation, and advocacy for the institution’s sustainability programs.

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office…