Director, Data Analytics and HRIS

The University of Texas at Austin
retirement plan, remote work
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
Mar 27, 2025
Job Posting Title: Director, Data Analytics and HRIS ---- Hiring Department: Dell Medical School ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Apr 25, 2025 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes The Department of Human Resources at the Dell Medical School is seeking a Director of Data Analytics and HRIS. This is a full-time position; remote work is expected with limited possibility of hybrid work. Purpose The Director of Data Analytics and HRIS is responsible for leading the data analytics and data warehousing department with particular emphasis on ERP and the HCM and Finance functions, ensuring alignment with the business's vision and objectives. This role involves overseeing all activities related to data analytics, providing strategic leadership, and driving data-driven decision-making across the organization. Responsibilities Leadership and Supervision Oversee and monitor all activities of the data analytics and data warehousing teams. Provide thought leadership and act as a subject matter expert in designing and recommending analytical approaches and methodologies. Promote a data-driven culture and ensure the team is aligned with the business's goals. Strategic Planning Develop and implement data strategies that support business objectives. Provide management visibility into data-driven insights that inform the business's strategic direction and KPIs. Determine the adoption of suitable tools and technologies to drive innovation and create a competitive advantage. Collaboration and Communication Engage with cross-functional teams, including human resources, finance, and IT, to identify data requirements and capitalize on opportunities. Communicate data insights and analytics stories across the business to highlight the importance of data work and the actions that should follow. Data Governance and Security Establish comprehensive policies for information management, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulations. Implement active and passive security measures to protect data effectively. Performance Metrics Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the effectiveness of data initiatives. Use data analysis to support stakeholder decision-making and identify trends. Team Development Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Ensure constant improvement in professional skills and readiness for future leadership roles. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Technical Skills Proficiency in data analysis, data mining, machine learning, and programming. Experience with data analytics and data visualization tools, particularly Workday and PowerBI. Strong understanding of data governance and data integrity principles. Leadership and Management Proven leadership experience and the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team. Experience in strategic planning and implementing data strategies. Analytical and Problem-Solving Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to transform data into actionable insights that drive business decisions. Communication and Collaboration Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders effectively. Soft Skills Strong analytical and strategic mindset. Ability to mentor and develop team members. Passion for data and a data-driven approach to decision-making. Required Qualifications Master's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field. 10 years of data science, analytics, or HRIS experience with at least 5 in a leadership role. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with analytics systems (e.g., PowerBI, SPSS, R, etc.). Prior experience with Workday or other cloud-based HCM systems and data. Experience working in a financial role at a health system or large integrated healthcare institution. Salary Range OPEN Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF] E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.