Human Resources Specialist

Arizona State University•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is seeking a Human Resources Specialist. This position serves as the primary point of contact for staff, students, and faculty and provides comprehensive human resources and administrative support. Under the general supervision of the Director of People and Talent, the incumbent performs a variety of payroll and human resources functions within a complex academic unit. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining and retaining unit personnel files; payroll management; staffing coordination; human resources compliance; internal controls; and other duties as assigned by the unit administrator. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population, provide excellent customer service, handle confidential and sensitive information, and work efficiently in an environment with frequently changing priorities.

Requirements

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.
Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions
Ability to use calculator, telephone, computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse), printer, fax, and copier
Use of basic math and a calculator
Professional representation of department/programs
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

HR Liaison & Compliance: Partner with Central OHR and the Dean’s office to advise on employee relations, resolve grievances, and ensure all departmental activities align with university policies.
Payroll & Timekeeping: Act as the subject matter expert for payroll reconciliations and timesheet accuracy. You will proactively investigate discrepancies and ensure timely processing for all staff members.
Audit Coordination: Lead the preparation for internal and external audits. You’ll maintain the "paper trail" verifying salary levels, approval hierarchies, and internal reconciliation processes.
Faculty & Staff Support: Coordinate personnel actions specifically for faculty and serve as the go-to resource for resolving complex benefit issues for students, staff, and faculty alike.
Administrative Excellence: Manage personnel files, prepare high-level reports, and utilize HR software to streamline departmental workflows.
Strategic Collaboration: Represent departmental interests in university-wide initiatives and meetings, ensuring our HR practices remain collaborative and integrated.
Other duties as assigned
Supervise, train, and mentor assigned student workers to support departmental goals.
Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze and report data/results
Deliver presentations to a variety of audiences
Initiate confidential correspondence on behalf of the department
Conduct interviews over the phone or in person
Supervise Staff and/or students
Work both independently and within a complex structured team
Able to exercise judgment within generally defined practices & policies to determine appropriate action
Use office equipment
Schedule appointments for department