HRIS Manager
Impact: Operational and Strategic
Manages and optimizes an organization's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to ensure data accuracy, system functionality, and support HR processes. Oversees system implementation, maintenance, and upgrades, providing technical expertise and strategic guidance.
In their words
As an HRIS Manager, I spend a significant portion of my time ensuring our HR systems are running smoothly and meeting the needs of our employees and HR team. It's a blend of technical problem-solving, data analysis, and collaborating with various departments to implement new features or troubleshoot issues. Staying updated on the latest HR tech trends is crucial.
What the day looks like
- People interaction
- Moderate
- Team vs solo
- 70% Team / 30% Solo
- Client facing
- Sometimes
- Impact visibility
- High
- Travel
- Occasional travel for conferences or multi-site organizations.
- Schedule flexibility
- Flexible
- Remote work
- Hybrid
- Typical work hours
- 40-50 hours/week
- Stress level
- Moderate
At a glance
- Median salary
- $110,000
- Entry-level
- $70,000 - $90,000
- Senior
- $140,000+
- Growth by 2033
- Projected growth is stable to growing, driven by increasing reliance on HR technology.
- Demand
- Growing
- Freelance potential
- Moderate
- Salary growth potential
- High, 60-100% growth from entry to senior
- Typical student debt
- $30,000 - $50,000
Skills you'll use
Hard skills
- HRIS Software (e.g.
- Workday
- SAP SuccessFactors
- Oracle HCM)
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- System Configuration
- Report Generation
- Database Management
Soft skills
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Technical complexity: High
Tools you'll work with
Core tools
- Workday (platform): Core HRIS functionality, payroll, benefits
- Microsoft Excel (software): Data analysis, reporting, ad-hoc tasks
Common tools
- SAP SuccessFactors (platform): Talent management, HR analytics
- Oracle HCM Cloud (platform): Comprehensive HR and payroll solution
- Jira (software): Project management, issue tracking
How to get there
- Minimum education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Licensing
- No
- Years to mid-career
- 5
- Years to senior
- 10
- Career switching
- Moderate
Where this career leads
How people arrive here
- HR Generalist: Transitioning from a broader HR role with some exposure to HR systems.
- HR Analyst: Moving from a data-focused role within HR to system management.
Where you can go from here
- Director of HRIS: Advancing to a leadership role overseeing the entire HRIS function.
- HR Technology Consultant: Leveraging system expertise to advise multiple organizations.
Typical progression
- HRIS Analyst
- Senior HRIS Analyst
- HRIS Manager
- Director of HRIS
- VP of HR
Future outlook
- Automation probability
- Moderate probability of automation for routine data entry and report generation tasks.
- AI disruption risk
- Moderate
- Demand trend
- Growing
How people feel about it
- Overall satisfaction
- 7/10
- Meaning
- 7.5/10
- Work-life balance
- 6.5/10
- Prestige
- 7.5/10
- Social perception
- High
Find your community
Conferences
- HR Technology Conference & Exposition: Annual conference focusing on HR technology trends and solutions.
Online communities
- HRIS Professional Group: A professional networking group for HRIS professionals to share insights and best practices.
- SHRM HR Technology Community: Online forum for SH professionals to discuss HR technology topics.