Position DetailsPosition Information
Position Title Assistant Director of HR Systems and Operations
Position Number 899724
Position Category Administration
School/Division Human Resources (division)
DepartmentFull-Time or Part-Time Full-Time
Description Reporting to the Senior Director of HR Systems and Operations, the Assistant Director of HR Systems and Operations plays a substantial role in modernizing how Hofstra manages, analyzes, and uses HR data. The position supervises the HR Time and Attendance Administrator and partners with Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Payroll, and campus partners to improve system functionality, data quality, reporting, and business processes. This is an exciting time to join the team as Hofstra begins preparations for a new ERP implementation. The role offers project ownership and the opportunity to contribute to this transition while building solutions that improve HR services and inform University decisions.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manages cross-functional HR technology projects, implementations, upgrades and integrations.
- Develops and enhances HR reports, queries, extracts, and dashboards using SQL, Access, Excel, and enterprise reporting tools.
- Leads HR reporting modernization in partnership with ITS, transitioning legacy reporting tools to Tableau and other enterprise reporting tools.
- Evaluates business processes and implements process improvements designed to improve efficiency.
- Conducts data audits, reconciles discrepancies, and coordinates data cleanup across systems and reporting sources.
- Supports ongoing Banner and ADP system integrations, including data mapping, system testing, issue resolution, user training, and implementation support.
- Documents HR system procedures and maintains process documentation.
- Supervises the HR Time and Attendance Administrator, providing direction, setting priorities, and supporting staff development.
- Prepares, validates, and ensures accurate submission of survey data, including IPEDS Human Resources reporting and CUPA-HR surveys.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in HR systems and HR reporting.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Extensive knowledge of relational database principles, data extraction, data integration and reporting tools.
- Proficiency in SQL, Microsoft Access, and advanced Excel required.
- Expertise with business intelligence/reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Demonstrated understanding of HR processes including full employee lifecycle process mapping.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical mindset and keen attention to detail.
- Ability to present complex data insights clearly to non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in higher education.
- Prior experience with Ellucian Banner, Workday, or comparable HR/payroll system.
- Experience supporting HR system implementations or upgrades.
- Knowledge of HR best practices and regulatory compliance in a university or public sector environment.
Special InstructionsDeadlineDate Posted 10/30/2026
Salary/Salary Range $85,000-$92,000
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.
