Senior Director of Human Resources Information Systems

 

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday

Rate of Pay/Benefits:

This is a Full-Time Administrative position at grade 217, with an annual salary range of $97,339 to $129,785. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.  

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Time Off with Pay
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

No

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Managing Director of Enterprise Systems, Applications and Project Management, an employee in this classification leads the IT-HRIS department, overseeing software applications and systems supporting HR processes like Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, and Records Management. This role ensures compliance with regulations and policies, assigns work within the department, and fosters a collaborative environment. The Senior Director also serves as a project manager for HRIS-specific projects and actively participates in operational tasks alongside HRIS Analysts.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or related field.
• 7+ years managing IT staff and complex technical projects.
• Experience with higher education enterprise systems (e.g., Ellucian Colleague), relational databases, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel; SQL knowledge is a plus.
• Understanding of HR, Payroll, and Benefits regulations and processes.
• Proficiency in PMBOK and project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience with help desk and project management tools (preferably Atlassian Jira).
• Experience managing external contractors and vendors.
• Higher education experience, including academic scheduling and compliance.
• Strong diagnostic, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance management duties with technical and operational tasks.
• Effective decision-making and adaptability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Master's degree

PMP certification

Human Resources Information Professional (HRIP) certification 

Essential Duties:

• Oversees and supports the Ellucian Colleague HR Module and other HR systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. This role involves constant process improvement, developing and testing business rules, and collaborating with IT and functional departments to maintain data integrity. Responsibilities include timely testing and application of vendor updates, resolving system issues, updating configurations, managing security access, and creating reports. The Senior Director also defines technical approaches for complex projects, aligning specifications with requirements and creating design documents and test strategies. solutions.
• Manages the department by handling requests, incidents, and project submissions from functional users via the ticketing system. This role involves supervising and leading HRIS Analysts, setting department goals, and prioritizing work. Additionally, the Senior Director provides training and mentorship to develop the technical, analytical, and business processing skills of the HRIS Analysts.
• The Senior Director of HRIS and HRIS Analysts lead all technology projects for HR systems, adhering to standards set by the Director of IT Project Management. Responsibilities include initiating and leading project teams, developing project and communication plans, executing test plans, and analyzing and mitigating risks. They also manage system rollouts, including training, documentation, and procedure