HR Manager, Total Rewards

Arizona State University

HR Manager overseeing staff and providing consultation on HR operations at ASU’s Knowledge Enterprise. Focusing on operational leadership, staff supervision, and compliance oversight.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeScottsdale • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,400 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing teams and improving operational efficiency within higher education settings, with a strong focus on HR policies, payroll processing, and compliance. Proficient in utilizing tools like Workday and SharePoint to enhance administrative functions and support strategic HR initiatives.

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Team ManagementAcademic HR ExperiencePayroll ProcessingWorkday ProficiencyProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingFMLA Leave ManagementOperational ImprovementAdministrative ReportingWork Instruction Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

WorkdaySharePointMicrosoft WordAdobe PDFMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationHR PoliciesComplianceConfidentialityAudit Response

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage small staff teams and provide consulting to departmental leaders
Assess and improve unit operations, workflows, and procedures to increase effectiveness and efficiency
Develop, implement, and monitor operational objectives aligned with university policies
Prepare and manage administrative reports, documentation, and records
Supervise and coordinate daily staff activities and workload assignments
Interpret and advise management and staff on university policies, HR procedures, and employment regulations
Recommend and monitor compliance with departmental and university policies
Lead responses to internal and external audit requests
Collaborate with financial specialists to ensure accurate records and compliance
Provide strategic guidance on payroll, benefits, leave administration, and HR-related matters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience
Experience with Workday
Experience managing a team
Academic HR experience in higher education
Experience in processing payroll, FMLA leaves, creating/updating work instructions
Demonstrated knowledge of SharePoint
Experience using various applications (e.g. Word/Mail Merge, Adobe PDF, Excel/Formulas, etc.)
Experience in maintaining strict confidentiality regarding sensitive/confidential information pertaining to payroll, employee issues, etc.
Evidence of having a passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement
Experience in work that requires organizational and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Sick leave and holidays
ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
State and optional retirement plans
Access to ASU recreation and cultural activities
Remote work options