Senior Manager, Department Administration – Radiology

WashU IT

Senior Manager overseeing administrative services in the Radiology department at Washington University. Managing payroll, human resources, and compliance for the department with a focus on coordination and policy development.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $65,900 - $112,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for overall management of the Department’s Administrative Services including Payroll and Human Resources.
Direct, manage, plan and coordinate all aspects of Administrative Services such as payroll, employment, compensation, compliance, employee relations, and policy setting.
Serve as faculty and staff liaison between the Department and other outside units in administrative matters.
Direct, manage, plan, and coordinate the department's faculty and staff payroll and approvals.
Provide expertise and guidance in complex personnel issues in conjunction with WUSM Human Resources.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to payroll, employee relations, and compensation to ensure compliance with University guidelines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Progressive Managerial Responsibility (5 Years)
Skills: Computer Literacy, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Employee Relationship Management, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Compliance, Human Resources Policies, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizational Savvy, Payroll, Payroll Administration, People Management, Prioritization, Professional Judgement, Stakeholder Collaboration, Strategic Human Resources Leadership, Time Management, Workday HCM, Work Relationships, Written Communication.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, with university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources available for continued childcare needs.
WashU covers cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PayrollHuman Resource ManagementHuman Resources CompliancePayroll AdministrationEmployee Relationship ManagementHuman Resources PoliciesCritical ThinkingComputer LiteracyStrategic Human Resources LeadershipTime Management

Soft Skills

ConfidentialityMultitaskingOral CommunicationsOrganizational SavvyProfessional JudgementPrioritizationStakeholder CollaborationWritten Communication