Supervisor - Human Resources Data Services

University of Pittsburgh   Pittsburgh, PA   Full-time     Human Resources
Posted on April 15, 2024
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Supervisor - Human Resources Data Services



Job Summary

Supervises and mentors a team of HR data specialists, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities to foster a high-performing and cohesive team environment. Ensures efficient workflows and completion of objectives as they relate to employee data management, data review, approval processing, and reporting for all university employment related actions including appointments/reappointments, transfers, new hires, promotions, leaves of absence/sabbaticals, salary changes, position changes, and terminations. Researches and resolves complex system processing issues. Evaluates and makes recommendations to management for improvements to systems and processes that improve the customer experience. Responds to inquiries, resolves issues, and maintains relationships with clients from across the institution. Analyzes data and systems, prepares reports, and facilitates presentations for educational initiatives. This position requires a blend of operational expertise, leadership skills, and a strong understanding of HR policies and procedures.


Essential Functions

• Coordinates the duties and tasks of team members. Monitors the internal workflow processes, reviews employee workload, and coordinates annual performance appraisals to ensure employees meet departmental and customer service expectations.
• Supervises staff, including hiring, distributing, and reviewing work, performance reviews, and documenting disciplinary actions and other human resource administration activities.
• Provides ongoing guidance, support, and training to new and existing team members across a variety of system platforms.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations to management regarding issues (i.e., business process workflows, utilization, and design) to identify gaps and areas of improvement, particularly using technology-based solutions.
• Coordinates the submission of payroll processing actions including salary adjustments, retries, and assignment sets to payroll. Works with payroll to develop solutions to complex technical issues.
• Responds to inquiries through CRM systems and resolves escalated issues.
• Establishes and maintains close relationships with RC and department representatives to facilitate the resolution of issues.
• Performs data audits and analyses, and prepares reports for management.
• Maintains and generates new SOPs as needed.
• Maintains HR functional area knowledge as it relates to all employee types.


Physical Effort

Little physical effort required .Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.


The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.


The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Supervisor - Human Resources Data Services

Job Family: Human Resources

Job Sub Family: HR Business & Operations Support

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hiring Range: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable





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