HRIS & Workday Systems Lead

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 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.