HRIS Analyst

alston; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alston & Bird LLP is seeking an HRIS Analyst to support HR, Talent Development, Compensation, and Recruiting through Workday and related systems. The role emphasizes data integrity, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to translate business needs into effective technology solutions.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, technically capable, and able to provide actionable workforce insights while ensuring system security and governance across HR platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Workday configuration and HRIS processes.
• Ability to translate business needs into system solutions and reports.
• Strong data integrity, security, and governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Workday configuration and related HR systems.
• Maintain data accuracy, security, and access controls.
• Develop workforce reports, dashboards, and analyses.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT to ensure data flows.
• Support system upgrades, integrations, testing, and data conversions.

Skills

HRIS analytics

Workday configuration

Data governance

Reporting & dashboards

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRIS or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

THE FIRM

As a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 27 consecutive years. This honor, along with many others, highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP, our foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hiring Location: Atlanta is the preferred location for these roles; however, candidates may also be based in our Charlotte, Dallas, or Raleigh offices.

Alston & Bird is seeking a highly motivated and analytical HRIS Analyst to support the Firm's Human Resources, Talent Development, Compensation, and Recruiting functions through the effective use of workforce data and HR technology.

Under the direction of the Associate Director of HRIS, the HRIS Analyst supports the continued development, administration, governance, and optimization of the Firm's Workday platform and related HR systems, including safeguarding data integrity, developing workforce reporting and analytics, and helping translate business needs into effective technology and process solutions.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically capable, and committed to accuracy. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex workforce data into clear, actionable insights while providing responsive internal client service. The HRIS Analyst also helps ensure the quality, security, and effectiveness of the Firm's people data and HR technology platforms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

HRIS Administration & Data Integrity

• Administer and optimize Workday configuration, business processes, and related HR technology platforms.
• Protect the accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and security of employee and organizational data.
• Perform routine audits, reconciliations, and validations; investigate root causes and resolve data discrepancies.
• Support implementations, upgrades, enhancements, integrations, testing, and data conversions.
• Support year-end processing and other recurring HRIS events, ensuring accurate setup, execution, and completion.
• Administer role-based security and user access in accordance with approved policies and internal controls.
• Partner with IT, Payroll, Finance, HR stakeholders, and vendors to maintain reliable integrations, system functionality, and data flows.

Reporting, Analytics & Workforce Insights

• Design, develop, validate, maintain, and deliver recurring and ad hoc workforce reports, dashboards, and analyses.
• Analyze workforce trends and key measures, including headcount, turnover, recruiting activity, demographics, compensation, promotions, retention, and employee movement.
• Partner with HR leaders and business stakeholders to define reporting requirements, establish consistent measures and definitions, and align outputs with strategic objectives.
• Interpret findings and develop clear summaries, visualizations, and practical recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Fulfill internal, client, survey, regulatory, and other external reporting requirements with accurate, timely, and secure delivery in accordance with data governance and confidentiality standards.

Process Improvement & Systems Support

• Assess business needs and identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, or automate HR processes and reporting while supporting the maintenance of testing standards and system governance.
• Support release planning, testing, and organizational readiness for system changes.
• Create and maintain configuration documentation, process guides, and training materials.
• Design and implement system and process solutions that address defined business requirements.
• Troubleshoot system and reporting issues, coordinating timely resolution with internal teams and vendors.
• Monitor HR technology trends and recommend practical enhancements that improve operations and the user experience.

Business Partnership & Customer Service

• Build effective partnerships with Human Resources and Firm business units to address HR technology, data, reporting, and process needs.
• Consult with stakeholders to clarify business requirements, evaluate options, and translate needs into practical HRIS solutions.
• Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support that enable users to work effectively with HR systems, data, and reporting tools.
• Communicate system changes, issue status, recommendations, and outcomes clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Deliver responsive, professional service by prioritizing requests, setting clear expectations, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring timely follow-through.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in HRIS governance activities, including project intake, prioritization, change control, testing standards, and alignment with the Firm's HR technology roadmap.
• Manage assigned projects and w