Human Resources Specialist

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

1d • $50,000 - $52,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Human Resources Specialist to assist with the coordination of the human resources functions for Sun Devil Athletics (SDA). These functions include but are not limited to: recruitment and staffing coordination; maintenance and retention of personnel files; payroll management; human resource compliance; internal controls; and other functions. Adheres to NCAA and rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the department, the university and the Arizona Board of Regents.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or closely related field.
• Experience with ASU HR applications, such as Workday.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic human resource practices, regulations and standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal, state and regulatory requirements, laws and standards.
• Experience with HR practices related to hiring.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality customer service standards, methods and practices.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.
• Experience in planning, analyzing and establishing priorities.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Experience in working effectively in an environment subject to quickly changing priorities, sensitive/confidential information and short deadlines.
• Experience in developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships both within and across organizational areas.
• Experience in creating workplace innovations to improve processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of collegiate athletics a plus.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with SDA hiring managers and ASU Human Resources to oversee and coordinate all human resource activities related to the hire of student workers, part-time staff and volunteers.
• Ensures adherence with SDA and university policies, practices and regulations.
• Assists with advertising job openings, coordinating personnel searches, applicant screening/evaluation, and hiring.
• Processes actions in Workday related to hiring, including processing background and fingerprint checks.
• Assists with the processing of a heavy volume of payroll transactions in Workday, performing all activities associated with payroll to ensure accurate and timely recording of hours and absences.
• Follows-up with employees and supervisors to ensure payroll hours have been entered and approved.
• Track mandatory training, CPR certification, authorized driver and fingerprinting.
• Performs clerical functions with various applications for various human resources processes including form preparation, report preparation, correspondence and other related functions.
• Ensures completion of necessary paperwork and maintains personnel files consistent with University policies and procedures.
• Participates in a variety of SDA and university-wide initiatives and meetings to represent human resources interest and ensure integration/collaborative support of college and university wide interests.
• Informs SDA Staff and the public of University policies and procedures as they relate to SDA Human Resources.
• Prepares and sends forms through electronic workflows.
• Performs other duties to ensure continual efficient operations of SDA to meet customer service needs.

Benefits

• ASU offers up to 24 hours of professional development opportunities per year and a competitive benefits package, which includes paid vacation and holidays, health insurance, free mental health resources, employee discounts and more.
• In particular, ASU offers a generous tuition discount for employees, their spouses, dependents and retirees.
• Working in SDA also provides unique access to sporting events and athletic-related discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level