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Position Details
Position Information
Job Type
Non-Faculty
Position Title
Human Resources Information System Database Manager
Position Number
E00229
Department
Information Technology Services
Location
Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA
Position Summary
Under the general direction of Associate Vice President of Information Technology, the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) database manager will serve as the primary contact for Ellucian Banner Human Resources (HR) module issues and liaison between HR and Information Technology. This position is responsible for interfaces between HR and Banner processes; and prepares most internal and external reports for the department. Provide support for use and maintenance of the Banner Oracle database and other database software systems for the Office of Human Resources. Primarily responsible for maintenance and accuracy of data in Banner HR. This position serves as a technical point-of-contact for assigned functional areas and assists with ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing and analyzing data flows for process improvement opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related field. Experience working with Database Management Systems.
- At least three (3) years working in professional environment as a project lead associated with implementation of technology systems.
- One (1) year of experience working with Ellucian Banner human resources (HR) module strong preferred.
- Must have strong SQL experience and Oracle forms and reports
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education/Experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of business analysis process and review techniques.
- Knowledge of project methodology.
- Knowledge of workflow and Microsoft project management.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience leading system integrations and implementations.
- Excellent critical thinking and good decision-making skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Good organizational, time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail a must be contentious and have good proofreading and follow-up skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to write scripts.
- Ability to establish priorities.
- Ability to listen well, comprehend and analyze situations.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships within all areas of the college.
- Ability to work with confidential information and to remain objective at all times.
- Ability to work independently, with little or no supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a timely.
- Ability to compose correspondence, memo, letters, reports, forms and policies.
- Ability to work well with all levels of employees.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS system experience a must, preferably Banner.
- Professional image and the ability to balance the support of the employee and the institution with fairness and consistency.
- Willingness to help train, motivate and develop staff and peers.
- Report preparation skills.
Physical Demands
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Responsiblities
- Responsible for developing, implementing and administering selected Banner HR programs, processes, data entry requirement, and procedures from new hire to termination, managing the flow of new hire and personnel change processing and application of approved actions to the HR Banner database.
- Analyze processes and HR data to identify problems and proposed solutions and ensure data integrity; provides project oversight to ensure timely completion and effective resolution of identified issues; leads process improvements related to Self Service Banner, Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs) to optimize utilization of Banner HR technology; maintains awareness of system capabilities, new releases and upgrades.
- Ensure that all HR data is accurate, consistent, secure and complies with legal requirements.
- Develop and maintains written and online HR system documentation, reference, and training materials.
- Coordinate updates and changes to Banner HR module tables, including EPAF originator and approver tables; serves as a liaison to Information Technology Services for system modifications, process improvements, and system upgrades planning, testing, communication, and implementation.
- Manages permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and setting for HR users.
- Provide daily user support, while serving as a key knowledge resource for the Banner HR module; serves on the Banner data standards/integrity committee and various other committees; participates in project team(s) or task forces and resolution efforts with data integrity, business intelligence, and HR/payroll teams to ensure all systems issues are addressed and resolutions coordinated.
- Develop and maintain Banner Document Management System (BDMS) for HR.
- Assist with the implementation and use of on-line employee applicant system for HR.
- Recommend process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy that must be approved by appropriate leadership prior to implementation. Serve as a key liaison with third parties and other stakeholders (e.g. payroll). Use project management skills in managing projects. May provide overall project management for a given HR initiative.
- Write, maintain and support a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Assist in development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs. Help maintain data integrity and accuracy in systems by running queries and analyzing data.
- Develop user procedures, guidelines and documentation. Train new system users.
- Maintain awareness of current trends in Human Resource Management System (HRMS) with a focus on product and service development, delivery and support, and applying key technologies.
- Examine trends in information systems training, materials and techniques. Through classes, reading, Computer-Based Trainings (CBTs) or other mechanisms, continuously increase both HR knowledge and Human Resources Information System (HRIS) application/tools knowledge. Participate in user group meetings/conferences.
- Complete various HR surveys.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1219P
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
07/01/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.