Director, HR Information Systems

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential

Functions: Strategic planning and prioritization of HRIS requests and projects to meet department and organization goals and business objectives Maintain data integrity and provide reporting information to a variety of stakeholders both internal and external on an ad hoc basis Lead, manage, and performance manage a team of HRIS professionals Lead projects which pertain to the HRIS system, such as maintenance, updates, implementing additional functionality and optimizing the current systems Assure security of HR information through established security protocol Serve as liaison with IT and other system vendors to ensure feed and data transmissions are accurate Maintain system procedures and practices to meet SOX compliance Establish systematic reporting calendar to ensure meeting all required reports Compile or assist with acquisition of complex data reports, summaries and employee-based data as needed Provide audit of system on regular basis to ensure data integrity Other duties as assigned Equipment Used and Responsibility Demonstrated skilled knowledge in HRMS database design, structure, and processes Strong understanding of the logic applied in database design to extract data for reports, audit information, recognize and correct errors, etc. Possess business acumen to be able to match requirements against system capabilities to provide quality deliverables Detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy Strong technical aptitude and comfort level accessing and navigating HR software Advanced skills in Excel and MS office for preparation and presentation of reports Ability to work in high volume, pressure environment Self-starter with good organizational, time management, analytical and troubleshooting Solutions oriented, good decision-making skills Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise team of HRIS professionals Experience/ Education A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or technology-related discipline, preferred 12 plus years’ progressive HRIS experience required 5 plus years’ demonstrated experience in the design and hands on configuration of Workday HCM, including Compensation, Absence, Timekeeping, Talent, and Benefits modules, implementations, integrations, and complex reporting 10 plus years’ experience as a people manager/leader Project experience in a technical or techno-functional role on one or more

HR ERP implementations Physical Requirements: Sitting: 6-7 hours a day

Standing: 1-2 hours a day

Walking: 1-2 hours a day

Lifting: Occasionally

Carrying: Rarely

Pushing: Rarely

Bending: Rarely

Squatting: Rarely

Kneeling: Rarely

Climbing: Rarely

Reaching: Occasionally

Grasping: Frequently

Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Continuously

Driving: Rarely

Work Environment: Office building on site. Work is performed primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust. Work may be remote as needed. At Grand Canyon Education, it is our privilege to serve students and those who support academic advancement. We lead educational transformation by developing superior ways to help schools grow and prosper. We provide transparent programs, intuitive online learning technologies and well-established academic models that promote student success and institutional growth. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff candidates will be asked to review GCE’s staff expectations as part of the application process. Our partner in education, Grand Canyon University, is Arizona’s premier private Christian university. GCU serves traditional and online students by offering quality academic degree programs, experienced leadership and transformative learning experiences both on our growing campus and digitally.