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# Director, HR Information Systems

- **Company:** Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Transmissions, Data Integrity, Database Design, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Microsoft Office, Workday HCM, HR Software, Workday HRIS
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://gcu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/GCE/job/AZ-Phoenix/Director--HR-Information-Systems_R000068476

## About the Role

* Demonstrated skilled knowledge in HRMS database design, structure, and processes
 * Strong understanding of the logic applied in database design to extract data for reports, audit information, recognize and correct errors, etc.
 * Possess business acumen to be able to match requirements against system capabilities to provide quality deliverables
 * Detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy
 * Strong technical aptitude and comfort level accessing and navigating HR software
 * Advanced skills in Excel and MS office for preparation and presentation of reports
 * Ability to work in high volume, pressure environment
 * Self-starter with good organizational, time management, analytical and troubleshooting
 * Solutions oriented, good decision-making skills, * A bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or technology-related discipline, preferred
 * 12 plus years' progressive HRIS experience required
 * 5 plus years' demonstrated experience in the design and hands on configuration of Workday HCM, including Compensation, Absence, Timekeeping, Talent, and Benefits modules, implementations, integrations, and complex reporting
 * 10 plus years' experience as a people manager/leader
 * Project experience in a technical or techno-functional role on one or more HR ERP implementations

## Description

* Strategic planning and prioritization of HRIS requests and projects to meet department and organization goals and business objectives
 * Maintain data integrity and provide reporting information to a variety of stakeholders both internal and external on an ad hoc basis
 * Lead, manage, and performance manage a team of HRIS professionals
 * Lead projects which pertain to the HRIS system, such as maintenance, updates, implementing additional functionality and optimizing the current systems
 * Assure security of HR information through established security protocol
 * Serve as liaison with IT and other system vendors to ensure feed and data transmissions are accurate
 * Maintain system procedures and practices to meet SOX compliance
 * Establish systematic reporting calendar to ensure meeting all required reports
 * Compile or assist with acquisition of complex data reports, summaries and employee-based data as needed
 * Provide audit of system on regular basis to ensure data integrity
 * Other duties as assigned


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