Senior HR Ops Leader — Higher Ed (Hybrid)

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University seeks a Senior Manager of HR Operations to lead HR operations for Biomedical Graduate Education within GUMC. You will align employment processes, data management, and payroll with university policies, while serving as a key liaison to central HR and BGE leadership.

The role demands 8–10 years in HR operations, strong regulatory knowledge, and expertise in HRIS systems (Workday). Hybrid work design applies, with a focus on scalable processes and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in HR operations, administration, or workforce management.
• Experience supporting complex organizational environments with multiple employee populations.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, employment regulations, HRIS/HCM systems, payroll coordination, and compliance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage HR processes and operational workflows.
• Experience developing standard operating procedures, training best practices, and data reporting.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience working in higher education and/or public health preferred.
• Prior experience with Workday or other HRIS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, management, and oversight of HR operations for Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE) within GUMC.
• Serve as a liaison between University HR, Office of Faculty & Academic Affairs, and BGE administration.
• Standardize records for faculty, staff, fellows, students, and non-GU employees to align with policies and regulations.
• Lead HR employment processes, HCM data management, compliance, and payroll activities.
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and data reports; support HR team education.
• Collaborate with BGE leadership on growth and operational needs.

Skills

HR operations

Analytical skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Higher Education Admin

Tools

Workday

HRIS/HCM systems

Payroll coordination

Job description

Georgetown University seeks a Senior Manager of HR Operations to lead HR operations for Biomedical Graduate Education within GUMC. You will align employment processes, data management, and payroll with university policies, while serving as a key liaison to central HR and BGE leadership.

The role demands 8–10 years in HR operations, strong regulatory knowledge, and expertise in HRIS systems (Workday). Hybrid work design applies, with a focus on scalable processes and training.