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HRIS Manager

American University

Company websiteamerican.edu (American University, opens in new tab)

Base salary $110K  to $120K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Washington, DC

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  • LocationWashington, DC
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful 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)

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

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

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.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [email protected].

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

Source: American University on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($110,000) is above 11% of the 1,516 HR & Recruiting roles nationwide listed on this site; 46 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $141,950; the middle half runs from $120,000 to $165,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live American University roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live American University roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
HRIS Manager (this listing)$110K - $120K
Director of Clinical Services$110K - $115K
Associate or Full Professor of Interactive Media Film and Media Arts School of Communication$105K - $124K
Director of Strategic Communications$103K - $115K
Assistant Professor in Behavioral NeuroscienceFrom $100K
Assistant Professor of Cognitive or Social PsychologyFrom $100K
Executive Director, Women & Politics Institute$120K - $150K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All American University roles · How to read the bar

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Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-11-05
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: 3201 New Mexico Campus (Washington, DC)

- $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually.

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