How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume (due to system limitations). The letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to the role.

Job Summary

The University Human Resources Data & Analytics (HRDA) Unit is looking for a Senior Data and Technology Solutions Programmer to join our dedicated team. Reporting to the HR Data & Analytics Director, you will identify technical solutions to complex problems, performing detailed data analyses, and managing projects to implement those solutions that meet the diverse needs of university leadership and our HR campus units.

We value accuracy, data integrity, and responsiveness, and we are excited to welcome a team member who can enhance our reporting and distribution functions through the analysis of current processes and creation of technical improvements. We offer the opportunity to develop efficient and flexible means of data analysis and visualization. If you are passionate about improving HR processes through technology and analytics, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of human resource processes, production systems, enterprise-wide data warehouses, and departmental reporting structures to support institutional and ad hoc data analyses and report requests.
• Identify, design or improve, and implement design patterns, workflows and tools; Enforce standards to maintain HR platform effectiveness and sustainability; Experiment with and promote adoption of new technologies and approaches.
• Respond to and resolve customer and partner inquiries and issues while ensuring a high service level; Compile and analyze information using data related to human resources, benefits and payroll to produce relevant analyses.
• Collaborate with team members, IT partners, and units to deliver and interpret data for complex projects; Create intuitive data visualizations and reports.
• Maintain institutional reports such as IPEDS, Affirmative Action Plan, Faculty/Staff Salary Disclosure Report and several surveys; Identify relevant enhancements.
• Conduct statistical analysis using human resource data to forecast, measure risk and ensure compliance for multiple employment regulations.

Required Qualifications*

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant computer science or information systems discipline.
• 5 or more years of application programming and quantitative data analysis involving statistical analysis, data science and data management.
• 1 or more years of experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tools.
• Experience with best practices and principles working with complex data sets using SQL, query design, data validation/automation and analytic functions.
• Ability to achieve high-quality work both independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Demonstrative storytelling skills and an understanding of HR data using presentation tools.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position may be filled at the Senior or Intermediate level, dependent on qualifications and experience. The required qualifications reflect senior level, but those with lesser experience are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

To review the comprehensive job description, please click this link: Senior Data & Technology Solutions Programmer job description.

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off including family leave
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.