HRIS Manager

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

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About The Position

HRIS Manager The HRIS Manager leads the strategic direction, design, and operation of the university’s Human Resources Information System (Workday), ensuring it meets the evolving needs of HR management. This role manages a high-performing team, drives innovation, and oversees all aspects of system functionality, integrations, security, and process optimization to support institutional goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of progressively responsible HRIS, HR technology, or ERP system administration experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise system functions, technical architecture, integrations, and security.
• Strong project management skills, including Agile methodology experience.
• Proven executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR, Workday Pro, PMP).
• Experience in higher education or large, complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Set the Strategic Direction for HRIS
• Own and guide the long-term HRIS and ERP roadmap, ensuring alignment with university goals.
• Drive system innovation, prioritize work, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide Technical and Architectural Leadership
• Oversee system architecture, integrations, security roles, and business processes across HR and payroll.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex system issues and ensure reliable, secure operations.
• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team
• Manage and mentor senior analysts, professional staff, and student employees.
• Establish performance metrics, governance practices, and work management frameworks that promote excellence and growth.
• Partner with Campus and Executive Stakeholders
• Act as the primary HRIS liaison with executive leaders and campus partners.
• Translate technical concepts into clear business value and foster strong cross-campus collaboration.
• Drive Projects, Change, and Continuous Improvement
• Lead Agile practices, release management, testing, and change initiatives.
• Evaluate and improve business processes to enhance system adoption and effectiveness.
• Manage Vendors and Emerging Technologies
• Oversee vendor relationships and evaluate new technologies to ensure BYU remains at the forefront of HRIS best practices.

Benefits

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4%
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees