Arizona State University
Department HR Manager
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Tempe, AZ
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Full-Time
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$70K - $85K
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Human Resources
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January 19th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Arizona State University is hiring a Department HR Manager. The role requires providing strategic leadership and management of payroll, staff compensation, classification, and recruitment processes within the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment. The manager leads an HR team, collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and HR services, and implements strategic HR initiatives aligned with the Fulton Schools of Engineering goals.
Highlights
- Manage payroll processes, staff compensation, classification, and recruitment for a complex academic school.
- Lead and supervise an HR team responsible for essential personnel processes across all employment categories.
- Partner with school managers and leadership to coach employee development and engagement.
- Coordinate student, graduate student, and staff hiring, including overseeing offer letters and visa processes.
- Oversee payroll reconciliation, summer faculty payroll, and grant-related payroll with Research Advancement.
- Use advanced HR software tools including Workday and DocuSign.
- Require a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience with two years in a managerial role or equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Preferred experience in higher education, HR data analysis and reporting, and knowledge of HR regulations and standards.
- Salary range is $70,000 to $85,000 annually, dependent on experience.
- Work primarily in an office environment supporting a highly innovative engineering school with commitment to collaboration and excellence.
Department HR Manager Full Description
Job Profile:HR Services Manager 2
Job Family:HR Services
Time Type:Full time
Max Pay - Depends on experience:$85,000.00 USD Annual
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary:
Manages small staff teams and provides consulting to departmental leaders to support the vision, mission, and overall objectives of the department.
Job Description:
The School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is seeking a highly self-motivated and dynamic individual for the position of Department Human Resources Manager to be responsible for strategic leadership, oversight and management of payroll processes, staff compensation and classification, and staff and student recruitment and hiring in a fast paced and complex School.
The successful applicant will maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and central Human Resource services as well as handle confidential and sensitive information, use advanced software applications and systems as it applies to the position, be skilled in policy and procedures, communicating and coordinating, and participating and encouraging support of the Fulton Schools values.
Position Salary Range:
$70,000-$85,000 per year; DOE
Essential Duties:
The Department Human Resources Manager is an administrative position that develops, executes and supervises the work activities of an HR team responsible for essential personnel processes for all SSEBE employment categories. This would include assigning, prioritizing and oversight/coordination of major payroll processes including academic and summer renewals for faculty, staff and students.
Additionally, this role is responsible for the rollout of strategic Human Resources initiatives in line with the overall goals of the Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Administrative
- Work alongside managers and leadership within the school to coach and guide employee development and engagement.
- Ability to communicate with various stakeholders and levels of management.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving and meeting the needs of SSEBE.
- Mentor, guide, and develop team members.
- Nurture a positive working environment.
Compensation and Classification
- Manages all staff job classifications, salary structure and compensation including the preparation of job postings and developmental/promotion adjustments.
- Reviews, analyzes and makes recommendations regarding staff, student and year to year and postdoctoral positions to administration for salary increases, using data tools.
- Oversees the Merit and Notices of Appointment renewal processes.
Recruitment and Hiring
- Coordinates all instructional support related student and graduate student hiring with Program chairs. This includes oversight of research assistant/associate and teaching assistant/associate (RA/TA) offer letters, G-portal implementation and graduate renewals.
- Coordinates and manages staff personnel searches including postings and determination of desired qualifications, salary placement, applicant evaluations and hiring; utilizes Workday for processing and reporting.
- Oversees the Visa process at the school level.
Payroll
- Managing the offer letter process for hiring and renewals of all classifications of SSEBE employees.
- Coordinates summer payroll and other faculty actions requiring grant oversight with the Research Advancement team.
- Oversees and manages the payroll reconciliation processes and Docuware electronic filing.
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of human resources practices, regulations and standards.
- Experience in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work of a team.
- Demonstrated knowledge of streamlining existing processes and creating new innovative human resource strategies within the school.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the unit.
- Experience in HR data analysis and reporting.
- Experience using Workday, Docusign etc.
- Experience in higher education
Working Environment:
Activities are performed primarily in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse; frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work; bending, stopping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds. Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions. This position receives regular review of objectives.
Department Statement:
At the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, we are delivering a world-class learning experience for our students and advancing research and innovation — all at scale. The Fulton Schools research enterprise leads use-inspired research and key national initiatives, including the Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub, accelerating microelectronics and workforce development for the Department of Defense. We also lead the Electrified Processes for Industry Without Carbon Clean Energy Manufacturing Institute, supported by the Department of Energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen manufacturing. Additionally, we lead an NSF Engineering Research Center developing sustainable civil infrastructure and partner with another ERC advancing clean water technology.
The Fulton Schools hosts numerous research centers that leverage faculty expertise to drive engineering innovation and entrepreneurship across four interdisciplinary impact areas: Climate Technology Solutions, Competitive Manufacturing in an Advanced Economy, National and Economic Security, and Technology-Enhanced Health and Medicine. Our faculty are achieving excellence at scale, positioning the Fulton Schools among the nation's top engineering colleges for invention disclosures, U.S. patents, and startups.
We are an engineering school on the rise at the nation's most innovative university, situated in the heart of its fastest-growing metropolitan area. The breadth of our faculty's research interests and interdisciplinary approach, along with over 55+ graduate and 28 undergraduate degree programs, creates a strong foundation for collaboration and the advancement of ideas that contribute to a more sustainable and livable global future.
The Fulton Schools of Engineering is driven by core values that define our approach, distinguish our practice, and guide daily decisions in academics, research, corporate partnerships, and entrepreneurship. These values shape how we recognize, reward, and communicate success. 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.
Background Check Statement:
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
Standard Statement:
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses
positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 70,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.
Location:Campus: Tempe
Funding:No Federal Funding
Instructions to Apply:
Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workdayusing the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:
https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$17304.htmld
To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:
- Cover letter
- Resume/CV
Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.
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. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
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ASU Statement:
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
Relocation Assistance - For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.
Employment Verification Statement:
ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
Background Check Statement:
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Fingerprint Check Statement:This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.
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