HRIS Manager

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC, is seeking an HRIS Manager to lead HR information systems strategy and reporting. You will oversee Workday and Colleague configurations, drive data integrity and reporting, and support compliance initiatives across HR operations.

The role requires managing a team, coordinating with HR/Payroll, IT, and stakeholders, and ensuring timely data provision. A DMV residency is required at start of employment; a hybrid work model is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• BA in IT or related field or equivalent in education, training and experience.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational/management, communication, collaboration skills and results orientation required.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Applicants must reside in the DMV (DC/MD/VA) at time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Function as the HR expert for Workday and Colleague. Recommend Workday business process modifications as needed. Manage User Acceptance Testing for all changes/upgrades.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to HR/Payroll on using AU systems to achieve information needs. Manage updates relating to changes in information in the system as needed.
• Develop and maintain reports HR/Payroll can access; use Informer and the data warehouse for reporting.
• Support new HR initiatives requiring technology and information; research new tech and consult with IT for best approach.
• Respond to data requests from units and support ad hoc data requests.
• Hire, onboard, train and manage staff assigned to the HRIS team, including coaching and performance feedback.

Skills

Info analysis

Prioritization

Idea evaluation

Customer service

Collaborative leadership

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree

IT-related degree or equivalent

Tools

Colleague ERP

Workday

Job description

American University is a student-centered research institutionlocated in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges,internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creatingmeaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University

Department

HR Operations

Time Type

Full time

Job Type

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Work Modality

Hybrid 04 (On Campus 1 day/Month)

Job Description

Summary

Applicants must reside in the District of Columbia, Maryland, orVirginia (DMV) at the time of employment.

Reporting to the Director, HR Operations, the HRIS Manager managesinformation services for the Office of Human Resources includingmanagement information reports and workforce metrics (e.g.,Informer), Workday configuration, troubleshooting and useracceptance testing, and generating reports and pulling data fromboth Workday and Colleague. This position also provides advice andsupport for new HR initiatives that may require additionalinformation and computer related resources and provides support forcompliance-related requests. This position requires self-directionand minimal degree of supervision.

Essential Functions

• Function as the HR expert for Workday and Colleague. RecommendWorkday business process modifications as needed. Manage UserAcceptance Testing for all systems-related changes/upgrades.Provide technical advice and guidance to HR/Payroll on using AUsystems to achieve information needs. Manage updates relating tochanges in information in the system as needed.
• Manage HR’s ability to access information, evaluate data needsand ensure that data provided is accurate and reliable. Develop andmaintain reports that HR/Payroll units can access for use inperforming their duties. Access systems such as Informer and thedata warehouse to access this information.
• Manage and support new HR initiatives that require the use oftechnology and information to implement. Provide advice, performresearch on new technology and consult with IT and others todetermine best approach. Provide support for ongoing HRinitiatives, particularly related to HR compliance such as ACAtracking, production of 1095-C forms, and compilation of dataneeded for reporting.
• Respond to data requests from units and support ad hoc datarequests.
• Hire, onboard, train and manage staff assigned to the HRISteam. This includes establishing goals, providing coaching andfeedback, evaluating performance and seeking opportunities forprofessional development.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position supervises a full-time and a part-time staffmember.

Competencies

• Acquiring and Analyzing Information.
• Prioritizing and Organizing.
• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
• Serving Customers.
• Collaborative Leadership.
• Managing Performance.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time.
• 35 hours per week.
• 1 day per month in office.

Salary Range

• $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• BA in Information Technology, or related field or equivalent ineducation, training and experience.
• 4 - 6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational/management, communication, collaborationskills and results orientation required.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Applicants must reside in the District of Columbia,Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) at the time of employment.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree or equivalent.
• 5 - 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with Colleague ERP system.
• Experience working in higher education preferred.
• Experience with Workday preferred.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time withor without notice.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefitoptions .

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successfulcompletion of a background check.
• Employees in staff positions at American University mustdeliver their services to the university from either the Districtof Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at theuniversity.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any timewith or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.

Current American University Employees

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