HRIS Assistant Director
HRISHM.GEN.M4
Oversees the HRIS function at a departmental or business unit level, responsible for aligning the HRIS strategy with organizational needs.
Oversees the HRIS function at a departmental or business unit level, responsible for aligning the HRIS strategy with organizational needs.
The story of this role
Who does this work
A passionate HRIS Manager seeking to elevate their company's HR technology infrastructure and enable effective data-driven decision-making.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Inefficient HR processes and disjointed technology systems that fail to meet the evolving needs of the business.
- The internal problem: Frustration over the lack of integration between HR and IT and the inability to provide valuable insights to support strategic initiatives.
- Why it matters: Every employee deserves a seamless experience that enhances their potential and aligns with the company's growth.
The plan
- Conduct a thorough assessment of existing HR technology and processes.
- Identify gaps and define the HRIS requirements to meet evolving business needs.
- Collaborate with IT to implement integrated HR technology solutions.
- Train HR staff on using new systems effectively for better data utilization.
- Establish metrics to measure the impact of HRIS on business outcomes.
What's at stake
Continued misalignment between HR processes and technology leading to wasted resources. Inability to leverage data insights, resulting in missed opportunities for strategic growth.
Success looks like
Streamlined HR processes that enhance employee satisfaction and productivity. Data-driven decision-making leading to strategic alignment with business objectives.
Summary
Oversees the HRIS function at a departmental or business unit level, responsible for aligning the HRIS strategy with organizational needs.
Level — M4 — Director
Leads a function or department; owns strategy, budget, and outcomes for the area.
- Scope
- A function or department
- Autonomy
- Owns area strategy and budget
- Complexity
- Strategic priorities and cross-functional alignment
- Impact
- Function-level results
- Decision rights
- Owns strategy, budget, and org design for the area
- Leadership
- Leads managers; sets direction for the function
- Typical experience
- 10–15 yrs
Core outputs
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Responsibilities6
- Serve as the top technical and functional lead for the enterprise HRIScommonlevel
- Oversee the architecture of HR systems and integrationscommonlevel
- Develop and enforce policies and procedures for the HRIS functioncommonlevel
- Lead and mentor a larger HRIS teamcommonlevel
- Act as the executive sponsor for large-scale HR technology implementationscommonlevel
- Serve as the face of HRIS to senior stakeholderscommonlevel
Tasks5
- Lead HRIS functioncommonlevel
- Oversee architecturecommonlevel
- Develop policiescommonlevel
- Mentor teamcommonlevel
- Engage stakeholderscommonlevel
Skills5
- Leadershipcommonlevel
- System architecturecommonlevel
- Policy developmentcommonlevel
- Team mentorshipcommonlevel
- Stakeholder engagementcommonlevel
Knowledge5
- HR technology ecosystemcommonlevel
- Systems architecturecommonlevel
- Policy developmentcommonlevel
- Team leadershipcommonlevel
- Stakeholder managementcommonlevel
competency3
- Functional leadershipcommonlevel
- Systems architecture oversightcommonlevel
- Policy developmentcommonlevel
qualification3
- Mastery of the organization’s entire HR technology ecosystemcommonlevel
- Up-to-date on industry best practices for HRIScommonlevel
- Knowledge of systems development life cycle (SDLC)commonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRIS Assistant Director | common | medium0.50 | — |
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O*NET / SOC
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