Manager, HRIS

About UsAre you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!LocationOur Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.Work expectation for this role is to be in person, predominantly on the Kennesaw campus with occasional work from the Marietta campus.Job SummaryThe Manager of HRIS is an operational leader responsible for managing the institution's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and associated support structures. This role ensures the effective use of HR technology to support data-driven decision-making and oversees the use of HR data feeding to downstream campus systems. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance employee experience, ensure compliance, and support institutional goals. Works together with the University System of Georgia Shared Services Center, campus departments such as University Information Technology Services, and external vendors to ensure project coordination, effective management, and facilitation of efficient operations to meet current and future business needs for the HR department.ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for analyzing and directing all functional-related activities within the areas that support the HRIS systems, providing prioritization of time and resourcesBuild and maintain a strong functional team of HR practitioners through effective recruiting, training, coaching, and team building, mentoring the HRIS staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement and service excellenceLead the strategy, implementation, and maintenance of the university's HRIS platformsEnsure data integrity, security, and compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulationsPartner with University System of Georgia Shared Services, University IT, and HR stakeholders to optimize system functionality and user experienceOversee delivery of training for HRIS users and documentation for system processesGenerate and analyze HR metrics and dashboards to support strategic planning and reportingCollaborate with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of HRIS processesServe as a strategic advisor to senior HR leadershipParticipate in institutional committees and initiatives related to HR technologyOversee release of employee information and HR Data in response to Freedom of Information Act, Open Records requests, subpoenas, etc.Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations governing HR data and systemsRequired QualificationsEducational RequirementsBachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related fieldRequired ExperienceFive (5) years of progressive experience in HRIS, preferably in higher education or a complex organization.Experience with major HRIS platforms and management systemsPreferred QualificationsAdditional Preferred QualificationsPHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or other relevant certificationPreferred Educational QualificationsAdvanced degree from an accredited institution of higher educationPreferred ExperienceExperience managing a teamExperience in metrics and dashboarding to drive data-drive decision makingAbilitiesKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesAble to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlinesAble to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditionsAble to influence and negotiate effectivelyAble to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlinesAble to maintain objectivity and confidentialitySkillsExcellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skillsProficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)Strong attention to detail and follow up skillsStrong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquetteStrong aptitude for balancing a need to be self-directed and take responsibility to move projects forward with discernment for seeking guidance on HR regulatory requirements and task complexitiesUSG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Equal Employment OpportunityKennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.