HRIS Information Specialist

Valmet•Atlanta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The HRIS Information Specialist plays a key role in managing the day‑to‑day administration, maintenance, and optimization of the organization’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This position ensures data accuracy, system reliability, and reporting consistency while providing essential support to HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT. The Specialist oversees system configuration updates, monitors performance, troubleshoots issues, manages integrations, and coordinates upgrades and user‑acceptance testing. In addition, the role develops and maintains HR reporting and analytics, supports compliance requirements, and delivers insights that strengthen data‑driven HR decision‑making. This role also serves as the first line of support for HRIS users, offering training, developing job aids, and creating standard operating procedures. The Specialist maintains strict data governance and security standards, oversees access controls, and supports internal and external audits. Success in this role requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions to enhance HR technology solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
2–4 years of experience in HRIS administration or HR technology support.
Hands-on experience with platforms such as Workday, ADP EV6, and Time & Attendance systems.
Strong understanding of HR data structures, data governance, and system security.
Proficiency in HR reporting and analytics tools, including Workday Reporting and Excel.
Ability to troubleshoot system issues and perform configuration updates.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to train and support users.
High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and optimization of the HRIS.
Ensure data accuracy, system reliability, and reporting consistency.
Provide essential support to HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT.
Oversee system configuration updates, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues.
Manage integrations and coordinate upgrades and user-acceptance testing.
Develop and maintain HR reporting and analytics.
Support compliance requirements and deliver insights for data-driven HR decision-making.
Serve as the first line of support for HRIS users, offering training, developing job aids, and creating standard operating procedures.
Maintain strict data governance and security standards, oversee access controls, and support internal and external audits.