Are you a strategic leader passionate about optimizing human resources and driving technology-enabled solutions? Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking a visionary Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Human Resources Operations to oversee HR operations, lead HR technology management, and develop a high-performing HR team. This critical role focuses on optimizing HR processes, implementing advanced HR technologies, and fostering a collaborative, solutions-oriented team culture. The AVP will ensure that HR services align with MSU’s strategic objectives, driving improvements in customer service and responsiveness across the university.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership:
• Oversee daily HR operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and alignment with university goals.
• Lead efforts to streamline processes, reduce redundancies, and enhance service delivery through automation and workflow improvements.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Drive initiatives to improve customer service and responsiveness, ensuring timely, effective, and stakeholder-focused HR services.
• HR Technology Management:
• Lead the implementation, optimization, and management of HR technologies, including HRIS and digital tools, to support data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the security, integrity, and confidentiality of HR data, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.
• Manage the full lifecycle of HRIS projects, from system analysis and design to testing, implementation, and ongoing support.
• Develop and implement guidelines, policies, and procedures for HR systems to streamline processes and improve user experience.
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing HR team by providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that HR staff are equipped with the skills to manage evolving HR processes and technology.
• Lead efforts to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and professional growth.
• Represent the HR function across the university, engaging with stakeholders to address needs and enhance service delivery.

You will excel in this role if you have:

• The ability to apply the principles and practices of strategic planning, development, and evaluation to an HRIS team.
• A proven track record of developing new work systems and tools, as well as creating and implementing related policies and procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of key HR functions, including talent management, recruiting, benefits administration, attendance and leave, performance management, and processes involving systematic mass changes.
• The ability to evaluate process effectiveness and develop changes or alternatives to enhance performance.
• Experience in researching and benchmarking best practices relevant to areas of responsibility.
• The capacity to develop solutions to complex problems by reviewing relevant information and evaluating options.
• The ability to serve as an effective liaison with central IT and payroll to ensure seamless coordination.
• Skills in facilitating the development, professional motivation, and growth of employees and teams.
• The ability to lead and direct programmatic, budgetary, and operational functions as a visionary leader, strategic facilitator, motivator, customer advocate, and coach.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply relevant federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Expertise in project planning, development, and evaluation, including defining critical steps, resources, roles, and responsibilities.
• Experience leading or participating in the facilitation of HRIS system changes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
• Significant, relevant experience in human resources, operations, process management, or IT systems.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing HR technologies and process improvements.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation to include critical steps, resources, roles, and responsibilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and technology to drive decision-making and process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across the university.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with a proven ability to manage complex HR operations and technology initiatives. In-depth knowledge of HR processes, systems, and best practices, including experience with HRIS and other HR technologies.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and care. Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.