Michael Smith
About Michael Smith
Michael Smith serves as the Associate Director of Human Resources Information Systems at Harvard Business School, where he manages compliance, reporting, and strategic analytics for staff data. He has extensive experience in HRIS and holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Organization Development from Johnson & Wales University.
Work at Harvard Business School
Michael Smith serves as the Associate Director of Human Resources Information Systems at Harvard Business School. In this role, he manages compliance, reporting, and strategic analytics related to staff data. He is responsible for ensuring data quality and integrity within the PeopleSoft system and oversees security access roles across multiple systems, including PeopleSoft, CREW, Aspire, and MIDAS. Smith leads the implementation and administration of the main HR system, PeopleSoft, and delivers workforce information and analysis to the school's leadership using QlikView and Harvard Data Warehouse reports.
Current Position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Since 2020, Michael Smith has been working as a Senior HRIS Business Systems Analyst at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In this position, he focuses on enhancing HR information systems and analytics, contributing to the overall efficiency of HR operations within the institution. His experience in this role complements his responsibilities at Harvard Business School.
Education and Expertise
Michael Smith holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Organization Development from Johnson & Wales University. He also earned a Master of Strategic Leadership Development from Clayton State University. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in organizational development and strategic leadership, which he applies in his roles in human resources information systems.
Professional Responsibilities
In his capacity as Associate Director at Harvard Business School, Michael Smith is tasked with managing compliance and reporting for HR data. He is responsible for strategic analytics that inform decision-making processes. His role also involves overseeing the integrity of PeopleSoft data and the hierarchy structure, ensuring that the information is accurate and reliable for the institution's needs.