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

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic professional for the position of Department HR Principal. Reporting to the Department HR Manager, this role will oversee a range of human resources functions within a large and complex academic and administrative environment. Key responsibilities include: payroll management, classification for both academic and non-academic staff, ensuring HR compliance and internal controls, managing student hiring processes, and overseeing Graduate student recruitment efforts.
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 13 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in Higher Education
• Experience working with Workday and Analytics.
• Demonstrated ability in problem-solving, with a strategic mindset and strong initiative: Capable of analyzing complex situations and applying critical thinking to develop effective solutions.
• Experience as a collaborative team member and independent contributor: Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team to achieve organizational goals.
• Strong analytical skills: Proven experience in organizing, gathering, analyzing, and presenting data in various formats, including written, verbal, and electronic forms.
• Evidence of proficiency in technology systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and other relevant software applications.
• Experience interpreting and applying institutional policies and procedures: In-depth understanding of ASU policies and the ability to effectively implement them within an HR context.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and five (5) 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.

• Work 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 when necessary.
• Processes a heavy volume of payroll transactions for employees paid on multiple funding sources. Manage 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.