• Assistant Director, HRRIS Operations

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Assistant Director, HRRIS Operations

    How to Apply

    A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume (due to system limitations). The letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to the role.

    Job Summary

    The University Human Resources Records & Information Services (HRRIS) Unit is looking for an Assistant Director to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Director of HR Data & Analytics and HRRIS, you will manage a high-performing team responsible for the administration, integrity and optimization of human resource records and information systems.

     

    In this leadership role, you will shape our team's strategic direction by encouraging innovation and professional development. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations regarding employee records, handle daily team operations, support HR technology projects, and enhance operational efficiency through process improvement, auditing and automation. We are a dedicated team focused on data quality and system support.

     

    A hybrid work schedule is expected, with on-site work at least 2 days a week. If you are experienced in operations management, HR information systems, and process improvement, we welcome your application.

    What You'll Do

    + Manage a team of supervisors, analysts, and clerks, encouraging a creative and progressive learning environment.

    + Oversee the processing, maintenance, retention, and security of employee records and unemployment compensation in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.

    + Be the central HR system administrator, ensuring data governance and access controls.

    + Collaborate with HR, IT, and campus partners to manage system upgrades and enhancements, resolving issues through the design and execution of system testing and auditing.

    + Create documentation and training tools for efficient and accurate HR transaction processing and system use.

    + Evaluate processes, workflows, and tools, promoting new technologies like AI to refine HR processes and automate data entry.

    + Maintain the team's strategic roadmap and lead action plans to transition from the current to desired future state.

    Required Qualifications*

    + Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.

    + 5 or more years of progressively responsible enterprise-wide HR or similarly complex system operations experience.

    + 3 or more years managing a team with a focus on positive organization practices.

    + Expert level proficiency in PeopleSoft/Oracle or similar enterprise systems.

    + Experience using project management best practices including designing and implementing process and system changes.

    + Knowledge of and interest in cloud HR enterprise systems, robotics processing automation and other new technologies.

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Additional Information

     

    Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

     

    To review the comprehensive job description, please click this link:Assistant Director of HRRIS Operations job description (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pOdF4I9ta-8vo1yVfictOo\_DpgiybDSm/view?usp=sharing)

    Benefits at the University of Michigan:

    In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future.

    Benefits include:

    + Generous time off including family leave

    + A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

    + Many choices for comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance

    + Life insurance

    + Long-term disability coverage

    + Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    264381

     

    Working Title

     

    Assistant Director, HRRIS Operations

     

    Job Title

     

    HRIS Manager

     

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Hybrid

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Univ Human Resources

     

    Department

     

    HR Records & Info Services

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    5/30/2025 - 6/13/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $125,000.00 - $145,000.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Director/Manager/Supervisor

     

    Human Resources

     

    Information Technology