Director of HR Systems, Data, & AI Strategy

About the Department:

The Human Resources division supports the university by designing and implementing people-centered policies systems and programs that enhance the employee experience and improve operational effectiveness. The unit promotes a culture of data-driven decision-making continuous improvement and strategic enablement.

About the Position:

The Director HR Systems Data & AI Strategy leads the strategic planning implementation governance and continuous improvement of enterprise human resource information systems (HRIS) and HR data management functions. This position ensures the effective and secure use of HR technologies to support talent management compliance and business operations.

This role oversees two core teams:
HRIS Team: Responsible for system strategy administration configuration integrations reporting and enhancements.
HR Data Management Team: Responsible for all personnel data entry into internal and external systems benefits deductions and data entry audits and ensuring compliance with strict parameters for HR data usage and access.

The Director also leads HRs audit and reconciliation functions ensuring data accuracy completeness and compliance across all HR systems. Additionally they guide the implementation of an HR AI strategy identifying opportunities to use AI to enhance HR service delivery working in partnership with other HR areas to design pilot and deploy solutions.

This position serves as a primary liaison to IT institutional data governance bodies and external technology vendors.

Responsibilities:

HRIS Strategy and Systems Management

• Leads the design implementation and optimization of scalable enterprise HR systems including HCM and related HR technology platforms to ensure alignment with business needs in workforce administration talent acquisition performance management learning and compensation;
• Serves as product owner for ERP and third-party solutions including vendor management and lifecycle planning;
• Manages system configuration upgrades integrations and workflow enhancements in partnership with IT and HR stakeholders;
• Acts as the HR Risk and Security Officer for HR systems ensuring compliance with institutional state and federal data security standards;
• Oversees access management protocols monitors system security risks and collaborates with IT security teams to mitigate vulnerabilities; and
• Establishes policies and controls that protect sensitive personnel data and maintain audit readiness.

Team Leadership and Supervision

• Supervises and develops staff in HRIS and HR Data Management teams as well as audit/reconciliation functions;
• Defines objectives monitors progress and provides coaching and professional development; and
• Fosters a culture of service excellence collaboration and innovation within the team.

Data Management Governance and Integrity

• Ensures accuracy completeness and timeliness of people data entry into internal and external systems;
• Oversees audits and reconciliations for benefits deductions payroll data and system records; and
• Enforces data governance policies access controls and usage guidelines to safeguard HR data.

AI Strategy and Technology Innovation

• Partners with HR functional leaders to identify AI-enabled opportunities to enhance service delivery automate routine processes and improve employee experience; and
• Oversees the implementation and integration of AI tools for enhanced HR service delivery support and other applicable functions.

Reporting Analytics and Insights

• Leads design and automation of standard and ad hoc HR reports and dashboards; and
• Uses workforce analytics to support strategic decision-making compliance and predictive insights.

Training Support and Change Management

• Provides training and support to HR and university users on HR systems and data governance;
• Leads change management initiatives for system rollouts and enhancements; and
• Assesses system performance and resolves end-user challenges with a service mindset.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Business Administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Significant progressively responsible HRIS experience including system administration reporting and project leadership (typically seven or more years);
• Experience managing confidential data audits and complex reporting requirements;
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and teams;
• Knowledge of ERP/HRIS systems functionality and configuration (e.g. Banner Workday Oracle);
• Skill in data governance audit and reconciliation processes and data quality assurance;
• Ability to lead multi-team operations balancing technology data management and compliance;
• Ability to lead cross-functional AI and technology adoption initiatives;
• Skill in project management and lifecycle systems implementation;
• Ability to analyze complex business processes and translate them into effective technology solutions;
• Demonstrated skill in SQL reporting data integration and advanced Excel techniques;
• Ability to supervise technical and professional teams manage priorities and deliver complex projects; and
• Strong communication skills and ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in related field;
• Certification in systems or project management (e.g. Workday Pro PMP SHRM-SCP);
• Extensive professional experience in HR technology and data governance leadership roles within higher education or large complex organizations (typically ten or more years);
• Experience implementing or upgrading ERP systems in large organizations;
• Experience with vendor negotiation data governance frameworks and compliance regulations (e.g. GDPR VITA standards);
• Experience implementing or managing AI-enabled tools in an HR or service environment;
• Knowledge of higher education or large public sector HR systems;
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI); and
• Project management experience.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration applicants must apply for theDirector of HR Systems Data & AI Strategy at and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent and Resume for review.

Posting Open Date:November 3 2025

For Full Consideration Apply by:November 17 2025

Open Until Filled:Yes