TALENT SPECIALIST

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking a Talent Specialist to connect talent strategy with execution, partnering across the Office of Human Resources to shape recruitment, retention, benefits, and payroll support. You will leverage HR systems and data to develop dashboards and decision-support tools, advance talent initiatives, and drive adoption of new tools and processes with HRBPs and campus partners.

If you bring collaboration, analytical mindset, and a passion for higher education, ASU offers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience.
• Experience using HR technologies and data to drive decisions.
• Experience with dashboards, reports, and analytics.
• Ability to translate talent strategy into actionable plans.
• Experience in higher education or large complex organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Connect Talent Strategy to Execution across Talent Management and OHR.
• Advance Talent Initiatives and ensure alignment across programs.
• Use Technology and Data to improve talent outcomes through dashboards and reports.
• Enable Communication and Adoption with clear, consistent messaging.
• Support Employee Relations and HRBP collaboration on people matters.
• Coordinate and improve processes across cross-functional teams.

Skills

HR technology proficiency

Data analytics

Dashboards/reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HR systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Job Profile Summary:

Performs human resources activities in the areas of recruitment, retention, benefits, and troubleshooting payroll issues. Provides services as a resource contact disseminating information on rules, regulations, procedures, and statutes.

Job Description:

Up to $60,000 per year, depending on experience

Universities are vibrant, complex communities. In this role, you will help shape how talent strategy comes to life across ASU—supporting a more connected approach to how we develop, move, and develop our staff.

Strengthen connections. Drive innovation. Deliver talent solutions.

We’re looking for a Talent Specialist who is HR-savvy and tech-forward who can connect talent strategy.

In this role, you will partner closely within the Office of Human Resources, HR Business Partners, to support business needs, translate talent strategy into action, and guide the adoption of new tools and approaches. You will work cross-functionally to advance talent experience for our university community.

How you will contribute

Connect Talent Strategy to Execution

• Bridge strategy and execution across Talent Management and OHR
• Translate talent strategy into clear, actionable insights for leaders and stakeholders
• Support consistent application of talent practices across teams
• Guide HRBPs with tools, insights, and approaches that strengthen impact

Advance Talent Initiatives

• Support the design and rollout of ASU’s talent marketplace
• Contribute to key talent initiatives and ensure alignment across programs
• Help move initiatives from concept to launch through coordination and follow-through

Use Technology and Data to Improve Talent Outcomes

• Leverage HR systems, platforms, and emerging tools to enhance talent processes
• Analyze workforce data and translate it into meaningful insights
• Support development of dashboards, reports, and decision-making tools
• Identify opportunities to better connect systems, data, and workflows

Enable Communication and Adoption

• Develop clear, consistent communications across Talent functions
• Create user-friendly resources that support adoption of new tools and processes
• Help guide leaders and teams through change
• Ensure alignment in messaging across Talent Management and HRBP teams

Support Employee Relations

• Build foundational knowledge of employee relations by supporting HRBPs on employee matters and observing how issues are assessed and resolved
• Learn how to apply HR policies and practices

Coordinate and Improve Processes

• Manage multiple cross-functional initiatives and priorities
• Facilitate collaboration and track progress across teams
• Develop materials and presentations for leadership
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve how work gets done

What you will need

We are looking for someone who demonstrates the following capabilities:

• Ability to connect HR and talent strategy to practical execution
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate evolving work
• Strong communication skills, including translating complex ideas and data into clear insights
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making
• Curiosity and proficiency in using technology and digital tools to improve processes
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

What you bring

• Experience with HR technologies, talent platforms, or digital and AI-enabled tools
• Familiarity with skills-based frameworks, competency models, or skills-driven approaches
• Experience working with data, dashboards, or reporting tools to support decision-making
• Ability to lead and deliver projects from concept through execution
• Exposure to employee relations or interest in developing ER capabilities
• Experience in higher education or similarly complex organizations
• 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.

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.

Department Statement

The Office of Human Resources' mission is to enhance the transformative power of people. 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.

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About Arizona State University

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