HRIS Analyst

Georgia's Own Credit Union; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia’s Own Credit Union is seeking a detail‑oriented HRIS Analyst to own the Workday configuration, data integrity, and optimization of HR processes through technology. You will partner with HR and business stakeholders to ensure Workday is accurate, secure, and enhanced to support operational excellence.

The role requires troubleshooting skills, experience with Workday modules (HCM preferred), and a strong foundation in HR data structures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, IS, CS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–4+ years of hands-on HRIS experience with Workday, including configuration and reporting.
• Working knowledge of Workday modules (HCM required; Time, Absence, Payroll, or Benefits preferred).
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting system issues and performing root-cause analysis.
• Proven ability to audit, validate, and maintain data integrity across systems.
• Strong understanding of HR data structures and system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Own data integrity across Workday and identify inconsistencies, root causes, and opportunities for improvement across HCM, Time, Absence, Payroll, and Benefits modules.
• Configure and maintain Workday system settings, security roles, and business processes aligned to evolving business needs.
• Investigate and resolve system issues using structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Partner with HR and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable system solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain Workday reports and dashboards to drive decision-making.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system updates with accuracy and minimal disruption.
• Evaluate Workday releases, assess downstream impacts, and recommend actions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and data accuracy.

Skills

Data integrity

Root-cause analysis

HR data structures

System integrations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to balance in-office collaboration with the benefits of remote work. We provide the necessary tools and technology to ensure seamless productivity, whether you're working from home or the office.

Summary

The HRIS Analyst is responsible for the configuration, integrity, and optimization of the organization’s Workday platform. This role requires a highly detail-oriented, analytical professional who can own system accuracy, troubleshoot complex issues, and proactively improve HR processes through technology. This individual will serve as a key technical partner to HR and business stakeholders, ensuring that Workday is configured, maintained, and continuously enhanced to support operational excellence.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Own data integrity across Workday, proactively identifying inconsistencies, root causes, and opportunities for improvement across HCM, Time, Absence, Payroll, and Benefits modules
• Configure and maintain Workday system settings, security roles, and business processes aligned to evolving business needs
• Investigate and resolve system issues using structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis (not just symptom resolution)
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable system solutions
• Design, build, and maintain advanced Workday reports and dashboards that drive decision-making
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) efforts for system updates, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and minimal disruption
• Evaluate Workday releases and updates, assess downstream impacts, and recommend appropriate actions
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience
• Act as a subject matter expert for Workday functionality and data flows
• Continuously monitor system performance and recommend enhancements aligned to HR technology strategy

Educational And Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2 - 4+ years of hands-on HRIS experience with Workday, including configuration and reporting
• Working knowledge of Workday modules (HCM required; Time, Absence, Payroll, or Benefits preferred)
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting system issues and performing root-cause analysis
• Proven ability to audit, validate, and maintain data integrity across systems
• Strong understanding of HR data structures and system integrations

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. All employees must be able to communicate face to face or through technology with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee will be in an office environment (well-lighted, heated, and air-conditioned) typically stationed at a desk or table. Employee will be asked to sit and stand for various increments of time, and to lift/push up 10 lbs. Clerical office duties on various forms of technology are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

All positions that have lending responsibilities must comply with all requirements under the SAFE ACT, as well as the Credit Union’s policies and procedures related to the SAFE ACT. This includes an obligation on the employee’s part to ensure that NMLA registration pertaining to the SAFE ACT is kept current. The employee must notify the Credit Union within 30 days of any changes that need to be reflected on the NMLS registry.

Georgia’s Own Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with obligations under federal law, every company that is a federal contractor or subcontractor is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance women, minorities, disabled veterans, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and other eligible veterans.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class.