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.

The University Human Resources Data & Analytics (HRDA) Unit is looking for an Assistant Director to join our dedicated team. Reporting to the Senior Director of HR Data & Analytics and HRRIS, you will manage a team of senior data analysts providing actionable HR analytics, workforce trends and operational data reviews to meet the diverse needs of university leadership and our HR campus units, along with related regulatory compliance reporting. 

We value accuracy, data integrity, and responsiveness, and we are excited to welcome a team member who can manage our team through the analysis of current processes and creation of technical improvements. You will help define the team's strategic roadmap and lead an action plan to transition from the current to desired future state.

A hybrid work schedule is expected, with on-site work at least 2 days a week. If you are a business intelligence manager who is passionate about using technology and data in meaningful ways to improve HR practices, we would love to hear from you.
 

• Manage a team of advanced data analysts, promoting a creative and progressive learning culture.
• Collaborate with team members, campus partners and university leaders to deliver and interpret data for complex projects; create intuitive data visualizations and reports demonstrating workforce insights and performance indicators.
• Respond to and resolve customer and partner inquiries and issues while ensuring a high service level and responsiveness, observing data stewardship, security and proper use.
• Maintain institutional reports such as IPEDS, Affirmative Action Plan, Faculty/Staff Salary Disclosure Report and several surveys.
• Expand the use of new technologies and approaches including Artificial Intelligence; lead the HR data user group and additional learning platforms to promote the technical and data upskilling of the HR campus community.
• Maintain the team strategic roadmap and lead action plans to transition from the current to desired future state. 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Computer Science or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience
• 5 or more years of progressively responsible enterprise-wide business intelligence experience
• 3 or more years managing a team with a focus on positive organization practices
• Expert level proficiency in PeopleSoft/Oracle or similar enterprise system
• Experience working with complex data sets using SQL, query design, data validation/automation and analytic functions that result in storytelling and presentation of insights for organizational leadership
• Knowledge of project management methodologies including the designing and implementing process of data structure and system changes
   

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 the work modes.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

To review the comprehensive job description, please click this link: Assistant Director of HR Data & Analytics job description

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
   

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.