Talent Specialist

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs human resources activities in the areas of recruitment, retention, benefits, and troubleshooting payroll issues. Provides services as a resource contact disseminating information on rules, regulations, procedures, and statutes. Universities are vibrant, complex communities. In this role, you will help shape how talent strategy comes to life across ASU—supporting a more connected approach to how we develop, move, and develop our staff. Strengthen connections. Drive innovation. Deliver talent solutions. We’re looking for a Talent Specialist who is HR-savvy and tech-forward who can connect talent strategy. In this role, you will partner closely within the Office of Human Resources, HR Business Partners, to support business needs, translate talent strategy into action, and guide the adoption of new tools and approaches. You will work cross-functionally to advance talent experience for our university community.

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 connect HR and talent strategy to practical execution
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate evolving work
Strong communication skills, including translating complex ideas and data into clear insights
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making
Curiosity and proficiency in using technology and digital tools to improve processes
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience with HR technologies, talent platforms, or digital and AI-enabled tools
Familiarity with skills-based frameworks, competency models, or skills-driven approaches
Experience working with data, dashboards, or reporting tools to support decision-making
Ability to lead and deliver projects from concept through execution
Exposure to employee relations or interest in developing ER capabilities
Experience in higher education or similarly complex organizations

Responsibilities

Connect Talent Strategy to Execution: Bridge strategy and execution across Talent Management and OHR
Translate talent strategy into clear, actionable insights for leaders and stakeholders
Support consistent application of talent practices across teams
Guide HRBPs with tools, insights, and approaches that strengthen impact
Advance Talent Initiatives: Support the design and rollout of ASU’s talent marketplace
Contribute to key talent initiatives and ensure alignment across programs
Help move initiatives from concept to launch through coordination and follow-through
Use Technology and Data to Improve Talent Outcomes: Leverage HR systems, platforms, and emerging tools to enhance talent processes
Analyze workforce data and translate it into meaningful insights
Support development of dashboards, reports, and decision-making tools
Identify opportunities to better connect systems, data, and workflows
Enable Communication and Adoption: Develop clear, consistent communications across Talent functions
Create user-friendly resources that support adoption of new tools and processes
Help guide leaders and teams through change
Ensure alignment in messaging across Talent Management and HRBP teams
Support Employee Relations: Build foundational knowledge of employee relations by supporting HRBPs on employee matters and observing how issues are assessed and resolved
Learn how to apply HR policies and practices
Coordinate and Improve Processes: Manage multiple cross-functional initiatives and priorities
Facilitate collaboration and track progress across teams
Develop materials and presentations for leadership
Identify opportunities to simplify and improve how work gets done