Associate Director Enterprise Applications-HR/Payroll
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Associate Director Enterprise Applications-HR/Payroll Job Title: Associate Director Enterprise Applications-HR/PayrollLocation: Syracuse UniversityPay Range: $84,000 - $112,000Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.Staff Level: S6FLSA Status: ExemptHours: Standard University business hours:8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)Hours may vary based on operational needs.Job Type: Full-timeCampus: Syracuse UniversityJob Description:*This position is eligible for hybrid and remote work arrangements.The Associate Director Enterprise Application Services (EAS) – HR, Payroll, Business & Finance, and OnBase reports to the Director of Information Technology & Services. This person is responsible for the overall deployment and user experience with these enterprise systems. This includes PeopleSoft Human Capital Management, Financials/Supply Chain, OnBase, and numerous integrated systems. This position works closely with the functional leads in business units to understand their objectives, and to optimize the use of delivered features and integrations of on-premise and cloud-based applications.The Associate Director supervises IT analyst/developers in the support of the applications, including fit-gap analysis, design and development of solutions as well as troubleshooting and problem solving. Centralization of IT analysis and decision-making ensures consistent and effective practice of security, accessibility, and usability standards.As a member of the leadership team in Enterprise Application Services, they contribute to project planning for product updates, upgrades, integrations, and customizations. This includes project analysis and management.Education and Experience:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.Skills and Knowledge:Five (5+) plus years of enterprise application experience required with demonstrable increase in responsibility.Combination of functional and technical knowledge required.PeopleSoft application experience highly desirable.OnBase application experience highly desirable.Experience in Higher Education highly preferred.Participation in programs designed to promote inclusion and accessibility.Strong verbal and written communication skills to translate functional goals into actionable technical requirements, and to explain technical capabilities and constraints as appropriate to the audience.Responsibilities:Establish relationships with key business units and serve as an advocate for enterprise application utilization, support, and training.Analyze business unit needs to ensure enterprise applications are performing to expectations.Monitor business units utilization of enterprise applications with ability to map processes, analyze requirements, gaps, issues, risks, and potential workflow enhancements.Lead and influence decisions regarding the use of custom modifications, where appropriate.Build and manage vendor relationships to understand product road maps.Ensure delivery of accessible applications.Recruit, hire, define performance expectations and provide feedback that encourages creativity, professional growth, accountability, and teamwork.Manage day-to-day work of IT analysts/developers/administrators, including resolution of emergent issues, management of change requests, and projects to provide technical design and development of solutions.Recognize and reward good performance. Take corrective actions promptly and professionally.Ensure that application inventories and documentation are maintained, such as business process guides and standard operating procedures.Develop, track, and analyze key performance metrics to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services provided by the team.Develop teams' professional skills in the IT and leadership fields through trade magazines, manuals, seminars, and courses.Participate with EAS leadership to define and manage project work.Contribute to strategic direction by participating with ITS leadership forums.Participate in institutional user groups (e.g. Educause, Higher Education User group (HEUG), or Higher Education OnBase Group) to stay apprised of features/trends/issues.Other related duties as assigned.Application Instructions:In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.About Syracuse University:Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.EEO Statement:Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.#J-18808-Ljbffr