Michigan State University · 2 hours ago
HRIT Assistant Director / Hum Res Asst Dir/Information Systems
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $142K/yr
5+ years expMichigan State University is seeking an Assistant Director of HRIT to lead strategic initiatives that transform HR/Payroll operations. The role involves managing a functional HRIT team, overseeing the SAP Human Capital Management environment, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality system solutions.
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Responsibilities
Drive Strategic Leadership & Project Delivery Lead HRIT workstreams across multiple HR projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of system solutions. Act as the primary liaison between HR stakeholders and HRIT, translating business needs into technology solutions and advancing the HR technology roadmap
Oversee System Operations & Application Governance Manage SAP HCM and related HR applications, coordinating updates, integrations, and enhancements to support HR, Payroll, and Benefits processes. Ensure compliance and optimize system performance
Lead Team Management & Talent Development Set clear goals, mentor team members, and foster a collaborative, inclusive culture. Develop succession plans and build bench strength for critical functions
Partner Across the Institution Serve as the face of HRIT for HR, Payroll, and Benefits, collaborating with internal units and external vendors to resolve issues and deliver innovative solutions
Engage Professionally & Advance Institutional Priorities Stay current on HR technology trends, represent HRIT on committees, and contribute to strategic initiatives that drive HR innovation
Qualification
Required
Proven leadership experience in HR systems and technology or related fields
Expertise in SAP HCM and HR systems management
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex initiatives
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and high-performing team culture
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience with human resources information systems and/or applications development
Experience managing and leading teams
Preferred
Experience in higher education and working within a unionized environment
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Familiarity with integrations, data governance, and compliance requirements
Knowledge of SAP HCM modules (Personnel Administration, Organizational Management, Payroll, Benefits)
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.22MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant
Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
Director, IACMI Scale-up Research Facility and Vehicle Technology Area
Stephanie Vasko
Senior UX Researcher, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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