Director, Human Resources Operations

Director, Human Resources Operations – Regis University – R005090 – Northwest Denver Campus

Working at Regis University

As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students.

Reporting directly to the AVP of Human Resources, the Director of Human Resources Operations leads the delivery of integrated technical and operational solutions that enhance efficiency, compliance, and overall effectiveness of the HR function at Regis University. The role oversees payroll operations and HRIS management, driving process optimization through Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) configuration, reporting and data integrity initiatives. The Director ensures operational excellence in Workday by developing and maintaining processes that support employees and the HR team, while aligning with the university's mission and values.

This position provides both leadership and hands‑on experience, managing complex systems, payroll operations, and process improvement projects across the employee lifecycle. The Director serves as a key connector across Human Resources, Financial Affairs, and Information Technology to strengthen internal controls and streamline administrative processes.

• Workday/HRIS Administration
  • Serves as the primary subject matter expert and point of contact for Workday HCM and Payroll, providing front‑line support, troubleshooting and guidance to HR staff and campus stakeholders.
  • Administers system configuration, testing, reporting and enhancements across all HR modules, including benefits, compensation, payroll, talent and absence management.
  • Ensures data integrity through regular audits, reconciliations, and validation processes; establishes protocols for accurate data management.
  • Manages Workday security roles, permissions, and tenant performance.
  • Leads system upgrades, testing and new module implementations in collaboration with IT and third‑party vendors.
  • Identifies and implements opportunities to improve HR processes and create efficiencies through technology optimization, automation, and streamlined workflows.
• Leadership and Operational Oversight
  • Provides leadership and supervision to the payroll and HR operations team, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of all payrolls for faculty, staff, student employees and temporary workers.
  • Oversees daily operations of HR systems and payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high‑quality service to the campus community.
  • Partners closely with HR leadership, Benefits, Financial Affairs and IT to align systems and processes that support the employee experience and institutional goals.
  • Establishes and maintains standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, accountability, and operational excellence across HR functions.
  • Promotes a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement, proactively identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions that enhance workflow automation and service delivery.
• Payroll Management
  • Oversees end‑to‑end payroll processing and reconciliation for all employee groups, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with federal, state and local laws as well as university policies.
  • Directs preparation and filing of all payroll‑related reports ensuring accuracy of tax with holdings, deductions and contributions.
  • Serves as the primary liaison with external entities such as the IRS, garnishment agencies and taxing authorities.
  • Coordinates with Financial Services to manage the reconciliation of payroll expenditures, with holdings, vendor payments and benefits contributions.
  • Provides backup support for payroll processing as needed.
  • Participates in financial and benefits audits, ensuring full documentation and compliance with audit standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related field.
• Four years of direct, hands‑on…