Director, HR Information Systems

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Edtech
The Role
Directs HR information systems strategy, operations, reporting, data integrity, security, compliance, integrations, and system optimization. Leads HRIS projects, manages HRIS professionals, oversees Workday HCM configuration across multiple modules, supports ERP implementations, and partners with IT and vendors. Ensures accurate reporting, audit readiness, SOX compliance, and reliable HR data transmissions while aligning system capabilities with organizational needs.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a technology-related discipline
  • 12 or more years of progressive HRIS experience
  • 5 or more years of experience designing and hands-on configuring Workday HCM, including Compensation, Absence, Timekeeping, Talent, and Benefits modules
  • Experience with Workday implementations, integrations, and complex reporting
  • 10 or more years of experience as a people manager or leader
  • Project experience in a technical or techno-functional role on one or more HR ERP implementations

Grand Canyon Education Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Grand Canyon Education and has not been reviewed or approved by Grand Canyon Education.

  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage Education benefits extend to employees and eligible spouses and dependents, including substantial tuition coverage at Grand Canyon University. Equal marriage benefits were implemented, indicating inclusive eligibility policies.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes multiple medical, dental, and vision options with HSA/FSA support, plus life and long‑term disability coverage. The breadth of plan choices is positioned as a comprehensive offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off and holiday breaks are described as generous. Some roles provide flexibility that complements available PTO.

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The Company
HQ: Phoenix, AZ
1,584 Employees
Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is an educational service company that provides an array of support services in the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still supports and works closely with GCU. GCE designs and develops educational programs for GCU and other traditional campus institutions, as well as online partner institutions at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. At Grand Canyon Education, we value our employees and support a unique and diverse workplace culture designed to help you thrive. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities across various departments. For job opportunities, please visit https://jobs.gce.com/ In addition Grand Canyon Education has been recognized as one of America’s Most Trusted Companies 2022 by Newsweek and Statista. We have also been identified as a leader in remote work as we have been named to FlexJobs' 9th annual list of the Top 100 Companies to Watch for Remote Jobs! Finally, we have been praised for our commitment to cultivating an engaging and attractive workplace by Top Workplaces USA.

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