Senior Manager – HR Operations

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

. Provide strategic direction, management, and oversight of human resources operations supporting Biomedical Graduate Education within Georgetown University Medical Center .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $66,783 - $126,720 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in HR operations and compliance within complex organizational environments, with a strong focus on managing HR processes, training, and data management. Proficient in utilizing HRIS systems like Workday to support human resources functions in higher education settings.

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HR Operations ManagementCompliance PracticesHRIS/HCM SystemsData ReportingTraining Development

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Hard Skills

Human Resources OperationsEmployment RegulationsPayroll CoordinationStandard Operating ProceduresOperational Workflows

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDiscretion and Professionalism

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayHRIS Systems

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationBiomedical Graduate EducationPublic HealthGUMC Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic direction, management, and oversight of human resources operations supporting Biomedical Graduate Education within Georgetown University Medical Center
Serve as a key liaison between University Human Resources, the Office of Faculty & Academic Affairs, and BGE administration
Support faculty, staff, fellows, and students with human resources-related matters
Partner with BGE leadership on HR operations, employment processes, HCM data management, compliance, and payroll processes
Provide training on HCM business processes for the GUMC HR team
Develop documentation and educate stakeholders
Standardize faculty, staff, fellow, student, and non-GU employed records in alignment with institutional policies, regulations, and GUMC practices
Oversee implementation of employment processes
Collaborate with the BGE Senior Business Manager on projects, reporting, and issue resolution
Interact with senior leadership, faculty, staff, fellows, students, GUMC administrators, and university-wide operational stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or related field
At least 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
Retirement savings
Tuition assistance
Work-life balance benefits
Employee discounts
Voluntary insurance options
Professional development opportunities
Community involvement opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities