Strategic HRIS Director — Data, Analytics & Systems

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Director of HRIS to lead the organization’s human resources technology systems and data strategy. You will partner with HR, IT, Finance, and operations to optimize platforms, enable accurate workforce data, and support enterprise initiatives.

The role emphasizes governance, system improvements, dashboards, and strong leadership of an HRIS team to deliver compliant, efficient HR services.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of progressive HRIS, HR technology, or related systems experience.
• Experience leading system projects and teams.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and related modules such as core HR, payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, performance management, learning management, compensation, timekeeping, reporting, and analytics.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data governance, regulatory compliance, system integrations, reporting, and HR service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration, governance, and continuous improvement of HR information systems, including core HR, performance, learning, compensation, benefits and related platforms.
• Partner with HR and leaders to understand operational needs, identify process improvement opportunities, and deliver technology solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
• Oversee HR data integrity, security, access controls, reporting standards, audits, and compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and privacy requirements.
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards, workforce analytics, standard reports, and ad hoc reporting capabilities to support data-driven decision-making.
• Lead HRIS projects, system implementations, upgrades, integrations, testing and post-implementation stabilization.
• Serve as a liaison between HR, IT, Payroll, Finance, vendors, and operational stakeholders for HR systems-related matters.
• Design, establish and implement governance, documentation standards, workflows, business processes, and service-level expectations for HRIS support.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, issue escalation, release planning, system roadmaps, and optimization opportunities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for HRIS team members while fostering a service-oriented, collaborative, and solutions-focused culture.
• Ensure HR systems support organizational priorities, including recruitment, retention, workforce planning, employee engagement, leadership development, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Covenant Health in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Director of HRIS to lead the organization’s human resources technology systems and data strategy. You will partner with HR, IT, Finance, and operations to optimize platforms, enable accurate workforce data, and support enterprise initiatives.

The role emphasizes governance, system improvements, dashboards, and strong leadership of an HRIS team to deliver compliant, efficient HR services.