Dept HR Principal

97980BR

Campus: Tempe

Dept HR Principal

Job Description

The School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is seeking a highly self-motivated and dynamic individual for the position of Department HR Principal. Under general supervision, this individual will manage human resource functions for a large complex school that includes both academic and administrative areas. This position will report to the Department HR Manager. These functions include but are not limited to payroll management; academic and non-academic classification; human resources compliance, and internal controls.

We welcome you to lend your broad range of talent, perspectives and experiences to our community of engineering, computing, and technology professionals. You would be joining a team of 9 full-time Business and HR staff who support SCAI’s goals in building engineers and inspiring innovation. We are an engineering school on the rise at the most innovative university in the country and in the heart of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan area. The resources built around our 12,000 students provide the foundation and collaborative possibilities to advance your ideas and help you make an impact. Join us.

Job Family

Human Resources

Department Name

Sch Compt & Augmented Intellig

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$49,800 - $68,900 per year; DOE

Close Date

22-January-2024

Essential Duties

• Works closely with SCAI Department HR  Manager to develop and implement all unit HR activities to ensure adherence with School and University policies, practices and regulations.
• Directly supervises and trains assigned staff.  Leads and directs the HR Student Hiring team by assigning workload, reviewing processes, acting as liaison between team and Program Chairs.
• Responsible for the payroll process of SCAI, resolves payroll discrepancies and works as a liaison between the unit and OHR to reach a solution. 
• Processes a heavy volume of payroll transactions for employees paid on multiple funding sources.  Manages human resource and payroll quality control for unit.
• Ensures maintenance of appropriate personnel records based on OHR, state and federal guidelines.   Oversees and manages the response to internal and external audit requests and prepares audit documents for payroll reconciliations working collaboratively with the SCAI Business/HR team.
• May advise and assist management and staff in the handling of employee relations issues, complaints and/or grievances and determination of appropriate actions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND six (6) years of related administrative experience, OR, ten (10) years of related administrative experience, OR, Any equivalent combination of experience, and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Higher education or related experience; 
• Experience in problem solving, acting as a strategic thinker and self starter: ability to problem solve and apply critical thinking skills. 
• Experience being a collaborative Thinker: Working independently as well as a member of a team.  
• Evidence in having an analytical mindset: organizing, collecting, analyzing and reporting a variety of data in written, verbal and electronic formats. 
• Experience with Peoplesoft, Analytics, and Workday.
• Evidence of technology skills in systems such as Peoplesoft, Excel, Google Suite.
• Experience interpreting and applying ASU policies and procedures. 

Working Environment

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate controlled office setting subject to extended period of sitting. 
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer.
• Bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds.  
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties. 
• Ability to work both independently or within a complex structured team.  
• Normally receives no instructions on routine work and general instructions on new assignments with review of completed tasks.  
• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices & policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. 
• Interact with a diverse set of national and international students and employees. 

Department Statement

The School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) is the largest school within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering with locations on the Tempe, Polytechnic and Online campuses.  SCAI has a nationally recognized faculty that conducts research, instructs and mentors students, and provides service to the profession and the community. Our degree programs are widely recognized and offer opportunities for students to participate in research.  Our research impact encompasses “Computing data into information – secure and affordable, anytime, anywhere”.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering follows a framework of values designed to distinguish our practice and guide daily decisions in our academic, research, corporate engagement and entrepreneurial endeavors.  These values influence how we recognize, reward and communicate our achievements.  At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

Cultivate excellence
Deliver innovation that matters
Encourage bold thinking
Foster a community of learning and collaboration
Build a foundation for all to be successful

Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include:  health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASI/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more.  To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator 

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Background Check Statement

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Cover Letter

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.