HRIS Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. American University scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Department:
HR OperationsTime Type:
Full timeJob Type:
RegularFLSA Status:
ExemptWork Modality:
Hybrid 04 (On Campus 1 day/Month)Union:
Job Description:
Summary:
Applicants must reside in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) at the time of employment.
Reporting to the Director, HR Operations, the HRIS Manager manages information services for the Office of Human Resources including management information reports and workforce metrics (e.g., Informer), Workday configuration, troubleshooting and user acceptance testing, and generating reports and pulling data from both Workday and Colleague. This position also provides advice and support for new HR initiatives that may require additional information and computer related resources and provides support for compliance-related requests. This position requires self-direction and minimal degree of supervision.
Essential Functions:
- Function as the HR expert for Workday and Colleague. Recommend Workday business process modifications as needed. Manage User Acceptance Testing for all systems-related 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.
- Manage HR’s ability to access information, evaluate data needs and ensure that data provided is accurate and reliable. Develop and maintain reports that HR/Payroll units can access for use in performing their duties. Access systems such as Informer and the data warehouse to access this information.
- Manage and support new HR initiatives that require the use of technology and information to implement. Provide advice, perform research on new technology and consult with IT and others to determine best approach. Provide support for ongoing HR initiatives, particularly related to HR compliance such as ACA tracking, production of 1095-C forms, and compilation of data needed for reporting.
- Respond to data requests from units and support ad hoc data requests.
- Hire, onboard, train and manage staff assigned to the HRIS team. This includes establishing goals, providing coaching and feedback, evaluating performance and seeking opportunities for professional development.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- This position supervises a full-time and a part-time staff member.
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 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 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 or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
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Other Details
Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
American University is an E-Verify employer.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
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