Job Description - Director of HRIS (2603831)
Position Summary
The Director of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) provides strategic and operational leadership for HR information systems, data integrity, reporting, system enhancements, and HR technology initiatives. The Director leads the HRIS team, partners with stakeholders across Stony Brook Medicine, and ensures that systems and processes support accurate, secure, efficient, and compliant human resources operations. The position plays a key leadership role in the implementation and ongoing optimization of the organization’s enterprise human capital management (HCM) platform.
The selected candidate may have the ability to work in a hybrid capacity after an initial fully on-site training period.
Duties of the Director of HRIS may include and are not limited to:
- Provide leadership, direction, supervision, and performance management for the HRIS team; establish priorities, assign work, develop staff, and ensure timely, high-quality service.
- Oversee day-to-day HRIS operations, including system administration, data maintenance, reporting, issue resolution, workflow improvements, access controls, and coordination with technical and functional partners.
- Serve as a key HR functional leader in the implementation of a new enterprise HCM system, collaborating with counterparts across Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Information Technology, and other departments to coordinate deliverables, resolve issues, and support implementation readiness.
- Coordinate and oversee timely, comprehensive system testing, including development and execution of test plans, validation of results, documentation and escalation of defects, and confirmation that identified issues are resolved and retested.
- Oversee HR data conversion and validation activities, partnering with functional and technical teams to verify data accuracy, completeness, and integrity before system deployment.
- Evaluate proposed HCM configurations, workflows, controls, and design options; provide well-reasoned, operationally sound recommendations that balance user needs, compliance, internal controls, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
- Monitor project milestones, dependencies, risks, and outstanding decisions within the HRIS scope; communicate progress and escalate concerns proactively to support timely implementation.
- Collaborate with HR leaders and organizational partners to identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting and analytics, and enhance the employee and manager experience.
- Maintain appropriate documentation, business procedures, data quality controls, and system security practices; support audit and regulatory requirements.
- Lead HRIS-related change management activities, including communication, training, user support, and transition to stable post-implementation operations.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in HRIS, HR technology, or closely related enterprise human resources systems functions to include at least 3 years of direct supervisory or management experience
- Hands-on experience with major enterprise HRIS platforms, including system administration, testing, data validation, and integrations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; highly organized and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations
- Expertise in HR technology, data analytics, and process automation to improve HR operations and service delivery
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across organizational functions and effectively influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities, including staff development, accountability, and performance management
- Experience leading HRIS system implementations, upgrades, and integrations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including expertise in analyzing and validating complex data
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree
- Experience implementing, configuring, supporting, or optimizing Oracle Cloud HCM
- Experience participating in or leading a large-scale enterprise HCM implementation or transformation
- Experience supporting HRIS operations in a complex healthcare, academic medical center, or public-sector organization
Special Notes:
Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview:
This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.
The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.
Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:
- Location Pay: for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions
- Shift Differentials: Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)
At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.
Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare — a Program in Public Health, as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.
Job Number:
2603831
Official Job Title: Senior Personnel Associate
Job Field: Human Resources
Primary Location: US-NY-East Setauket
Department/Hiring Area: Hr - Human Resources
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Shift Shift Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with flexibility Pass Days: Sat, Sun
Posting Start Date: Oct 13, 2026
Posting End Date: Jan 12, 2027, 4:59:00 AM
Salary: $170,000 – $215,000 / Total
Salary Grade: MP4
SBU Area: Stony Brook University Hospital