Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Manager at KIPP DC

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

85256.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Resources, Information Systems, Data Analysis, Project Management, Communication, Collaboration, Workday, Data Governance, Problem Solving, Change Management, Reporting, Systems Administration, Budget Tracking, Audit, Retention Analysis, Equity Analysis

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Manager Job Summary The Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Manager role is an integral part of the information team, ensuring the effective use of Workday, KIPP DC’s HRIS, as a system administrator on the info team supporting the broader HR and overall talent team. The starting salary range for this role is $78,436-$85,256. This is a full-time, hybrid flexibility role based at HDQ with an anticipated March 2026 start date. About KIPP DC For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff. Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike. As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community. About the Role The HRIS Manager will serve as a systems administrator for Workday, KIPP DC’s HRIS, and will use this expertise to improve how Workday is being utilized to increase the efficiency of the HR team. In addition, the HRIS Manager will compile and analyze data for staffing initiatives, such as teacher retention. This exempt role will report to the Director of Enterprise Systems. Location and Type of Work This is an exempt position and will report to the Director of Enterprise Systems. As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. This position will generally work independently and not regularly interface with students, families, or school teams. This position will primarily work from our headquarters office to maintain a connection to their colleagues and foster a sense of cross-functional collaboration. Because of the nature of this position’s work, this role allows for hybrid flexibility and will be required to be onsite 3 days per week. Responsibilities The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates, and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs. System and Report Administration (35% of time) Serve as the main point of contact for the maintenance, troubleshooting, design, and implementation of Workday for the HR and broader talent team, including (but not limited to): Configuring Workday security groups and business processes to reflect standard operating procedures Completing audits to ensure human capital data is accurate for our payroll and finance teams and updating fields when necessary Creating automated tasks and reports that provide our internal and external stakeholders with timely information Collaborate with the talent, information, payroll, and finance teams to explore additional functionality within Workday to optimize its use for the HR and talent teams Work with the payroll and finance teams to ensure upkeep and accuracy of critical business processes, like position management and mid-year hire updates Contribute to the Workday steering committee with insights and best practices Support payroll and finance in budget tracking and management within Workday Support the performance review process by coordinating setup, testing, auditing, and reporting in Workday Support other systems, such as our custom staffing tool and other talent-specific software, as needed Data Governance & Integrity (35% of time) Conduct robust data analysis to help drive HR and broader talent priorities, including: Retention and attrition of our school based staff, including any sub-team analysis at the grade band level and our yearly intent-to-return survey Equity analysis towards our DEI goals across various compensation-related initiatives, including staff salaries and additional payments Serve as the point of contact in managing the completion of external employee data reportings, such as the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) Staffing and Faculty Report and semi-annual The New Teacher Project (TNTP) Roster submission, via KIPP Foundation, and other reports, as needed Conduct regular audits and reconciliations of talent-related data within Workday to ensure accuracy and completeness Support presentations on data reportings Project & Change Management (30% of time) Provide project support and coordinate mission critical milestones on various talent initiatives, including (but not limited to): Returning offer letter coordination for all KIPP DC staff members Open enrollment and benefits Collaborate with talent and budget teams to maintain and audit KIPP DC’s position control within the Workday and the staffing app to ensure data integrity and accurate headcount tracking Participate in change management activities for future Workday releases, ensuring stakeholders are informed and prepared Support continuous improvement by incorporating user feedback, vendor updates, and emerging best practices into project planning Requirements & Preferences Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field preferred) with at least two years of experience in systems administration and/or reporting, ERP configuration, or business systems analysis OR at least four years of experience in systems administration and/or reporting, ERP configuration, or business systems analysis Familiarity with creating data sets, using data sets to generate reports and analyses, and using Excel/Google Sheets to compile and present data to stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Experience as a Workday HRIS administrator Physical Requirements Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools Prolonged periods of sedentary work Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas: Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families. Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization. Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes. Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style. Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard. Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work. Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders. Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action. Benefits & Compensation KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package: The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $78,436-$85,256. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector. KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical. KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law. Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information. Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Responsibilities

The HRIS Manager will serve as a systems administrator for Workday and improve its utilization to enhance HR efficiency. Responsibilities include data analysis for staffing initiatives and supporting various HR projects.