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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.
This position is located at our North America headquarters in Norcross, GA with work scheduling around a hybrid 3 days in office routine.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred) and brings 2–4 years of experience in HRIS administration or HR technology support. They should have hands‑on experience with platforms such as Workday, ADP EV6, and Time & Attendance systems, along with a strong understanding of HR data structures, data governance, and system security. The role requires proficiency in HR reporting and analytics tools, including Workday Reporting and Excel, as well as the ability to troubleshoot system issues and perform configuration updates. Strong communication skills, the ability to train and support users, and a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail are essential for success.
We Offer
We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment that values innovation and supports development‑minded professionals who thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic setting. Our total compensation and benefits package is highly competitive and includes strong retirement offerings.
When Everything Works Together
Valmet is where talented individuals from diverse backgrounds come together. With 19,000 professionals worldwide, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, and we support an even broader range of process industries with our automation and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, innovation, service expertise, and strong teamwork. Join us at www.valmet.com/careersna
Equal Opportunity Employer
Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non‑merit‑based factors.
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.
This position is located at our North America headquarters in Norcross, GA with work scheduling around a hybrid 3 days in office routine.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred) and brings 2–4 years of experience in HRIS administration or HR technology support. They should have hands‑on experience with platforms such as Workday, ADP EV6, and Time & Attendance systems, along with a strong understanding of HR data structures, data governance, and system security. The role requires proficiency in HR reporting and analytics tools, including Workday Reporting and Excel, as well as the ability to troubleshoot system issues and perform configuration updates. Strong communication skills, the ability to train and support users, and a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail are essential for success.
We Offer
We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment that values innovation and supports development‑minded professionals who thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic setting. Our total compensation and benefits package is highly competitive and includes strong retirement offerings.
When Everything Works Together
Valmet is where talented individuals from diverse backgrounds come together. With 19,000 professionals worldwide, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, and we support an even broader range of process industries with our automation and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, innovation, service expertise, and strong teamwork. Join us at www.valmet.com/careersna
Equal Opportunity Employer
Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non‑merit‑based factors.