HRIS Project Manager

City of Somerville; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

City of Somerville in Massachusetts is seeking an HRIS Project Manager to oversee evaluation, prioritization, planning, budgeting, execution, and training for HRIS initiatives. After implementation, you will create manuals, provide ongoing training, troubleshoot user questions, and ensure data integrity across the HRIS.

You will collaborate with HR and City leadership to test features, manage integrations, and report on progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field and 3-5 years’ experience in database management, software training, or related experience; or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and updates computerized HR information systems with system administration and user support.
• Identifies improvements to maximize effectiveness, value, and efficiency of the HRIS.
• Prepares reports and presents findings to HR Director and City leadership.
• Collaborates with City staff to plan, customize, and test HRIS and new features.
• Conducts and manages system integrations tests and User Acceptance Tests.
• Maintains upgrades, patches, tables, reports and other system applications.
• Prepares training materials, guides, and documentation; provides user training.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data analysis

Organization

Presentation

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR management or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

Informix

DB2

Filemaker

MS-Access

Crystal Reports

SSRS

Microsoft Project

Job description

Statement of Duties

The Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Project Manager is responsible for managing the evaluation, prioritization, planning, budgeting, execution of and training on new/existing HRIS systems initiatives for the City. After implementation, the employee will create training manuals, offer continuous employee training, troubleshoot user questions, and maintain the integrity and reliability of the organization’s HRIS, ensuring applications meet the needs, requirements, and objectives of the Human Resources (HR) department.

Please note that the role is located in Massachusetts.

Essential Functions

• Develops, implements, and updates computerized HR information systems, provides system administration, security access and user support. The HRIS Project Manager also maintains the integrity of the employee-database system, and produces reports/analytics
• Assesses current systems and utilization; identifies and recommends improvements such as training, customization, and enhancements to maximize effectiveness, value and efficiency of the HRIS
• Prepares reports and presents findings and recommendations to the HR Director and City leadership
• Collaborates with other City staff to plan, modify, customize, and execute the HRIS and to test new applications and features
• Conducts and manages system integrations tests and User Acceptance Tests
• Tracks and reports on issues and problems with the systems and follows-up with the vendors and users on resolution
• Develops, tests, and maintains upgrades, patches/fixes, tables, reports and other systems applications
• Prepares training materials, guides, and documentation
• Provides user training and hands-on support
• Ensures system compliance with data security and privacy requirements
• Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in HRIS providers, vendors, and technology, and recommends best practices.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field and three to five (3-5) years’ experience in database management, software training, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Requirements

• Proficient in Tyler Technologies Munis ERP
• SHRM-CP or other Human Resources professional certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

Familiarity with human resource policies and procedures to ensure the HRIS meets organizational needs and goals; must have thorough understanding of the Human Resource functions and assimilate needs of various divisions within a common environment. Thorough understanding of database construction; thorough understanding of all areas of information systems with a highly technical understanding of at least one commercial HRIS product. Demonstrated working knowledge of ERP applications. Knowledge of Tyler Technologies Munis ERP (currently Accounting, Budgeting, Payables, Contract Management, Purchasing, Billing, Payroll, Human Resources, Collections, Document Management and Administration modules) is preferred but not required.

Ability

Ability to understand database schemas and tables and run custom SQL queries is preferred. Experience with Report Writer applications (Crystal Reports, SSRS, etc.); ability to install software, test functionality and maintain logs on project activities and generate reports; ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; ability to maintain, manage and organize records and information; ability to make presentations to City employees and communicate complex technical details in a simple manner; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Skill

Experience with Software Deployment Life Cycle – Requirements, Deployment, Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing and product acceptance; strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal and technical support skills; excellent organizational and attention to detail skills; excellent data analysis skills; visualization and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Product Suite; including Outlook. Knowledge of one or more of the following databases: SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, Informix, DB2, Filemaker, or MS-Access. Familiarity with Microsoft Project or other scheduling software is strongly preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant. Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours in response to attend evening meetings or complete work assignments.

Physical And Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Physical Skills

Few physical demands are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. May also be some occasional lifting of objects such as office equipment and computer paper (up to 30 lbs).

Motor Skills

Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects, operating a telephone, personal computer and/or most other office equipment including word processing, filing and sorting of papers.

Visual Skills

Visual demands require constantly reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.

Hours

Full-Time

Salary

$90,000-$93,600 annualized + benefits

Union

Non-Union

Date Posted

October 13th, 2026

Equal Opportunity

The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact the ADA Coordinator at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or [e-mail].

Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
• Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees

Overview of Total Rewards

• 4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note, police officers are members of the SPEA union. Public Health Nurses are part of Union A (SMEA).
• Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
• Dental coverage low and high plans through Delta Dental
• Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Long term disability through Sun Life
• Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
• Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
• Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
• Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
• Annual cancer screening & wellness release
• Somerville Retirement Pension System
• Tuition reimbursement
• MBTA pass program
• FREE Blue Bikes membership
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.