HRIS Analyst II (Workday)
Arclin
About the role
This onsite role in Alpharetta, GA requires a reasonable commute, and relocation assistance is not available. You will manage Workday governance, documentation, change control, audit evidence, and release testing during the Avaap implementation and beyond, with ServiceNow HR forms and workflows also in scope. The role suits someone with 2+ years of HRIS or Workday experience, advanced Excel skills, and interest in pursuing Workday certification.
We are currently looking for an HRIS Analyst II to join our team in Alpharetta, GA
Position Summary
The Analyst II, HRIS supports the governance, documentation, testing, and change control of Workday and related HR systems. This role ensures system changes are properly requested, approved, tested, documented, and auditable while supporting ongoing HR technology operations.
This position is based in Alpharetta, GA. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the work location, as relocation assistance is not available for this role.
Key Responsibilities
First Year Focus
Track and assess HRIS requests during the Avaap implementation and maintain the project scope inventory.
Document current-state Workday processes, integrations, calculated fields, security roles, and change history.
Develop and maintain HRIS change control procedures, including request forms, approvals, testing standards, and rollback plans.
Coordinate Workday biannual release testing and regression testing activities.
Support HR configuration administration within ServiceNow ITSM based on approved access.
Partner with HRIS and Payroll teams to build system knowledge and pursue Workday certification.
Ongoing Responsibilities
Administer and coordinate change control for Workday business processes, security, integrations, policies, and access changes.
Maintain process documentation, change logs, and system inventories.
Prepare evidence and documentation for quarterly access reviews and audits.
Coordinate Workday releases from preview through production sign-off.
Maintain ServiceNow HR forms and workflows and provide user guidance as needed.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
2+ years of HRIS, Workday operations, or related systems experience.
Strong documentation, organization, and attention to detail.
Advanced Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables.
Exposure to Workday, ServiceNow, or similar HR/IT systems.
Preferred
Knowledge of change management, system controls, and audit processes.
Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) or similar compliance requirements.
Workday certification or certification in progress.
Authority & Limitations
May log, test, and document system changes.
May support HRIS administration within approved access rights.
May not approve or deploy changes they initiate.
Does not process employee transactions; all changes require designated approver authorization.