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Assistant Director, HR Data and Analytics

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI
Full Time
Director
about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

The University Human Resources Data & Analytics (HRDA) Unit is seeking an Assistant Director to lead a team of senior data analysts. The role involves providing actionable HR analytics, workforce trends, and operational data reviews to meet the needs of university leadership and HR campus units, along with regulatory compliance reporting. The position emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, responsiveness, and strategic planning to improve HR practices through technology and data analysis. A hybrid work schedule with on-site presence at least 2 days a week is expected.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Working at University of Michigan

The role values a collaborative, innovative, and responsive approach to HR data analysis, emphasizing continuous learning, technical upskilling, and strategic improvement through technology and data-driven insights.

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Job Details

Posted AtMay 31, 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceDirector

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umich.edu

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Ann Arbor, MI

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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