Systems Analyst, Workday HCM/Payroll

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<p>As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology group is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open-source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.</p><p><br></p><p>What you’ll do</p><p>As the Workday Analyst, you will play a key role in the ongoing support, development, and maintenance of Workday HCM, Payroll, and Security modules, collaborating closely with Human Resources, Payroll, and other stakeholders to execute the platform strategy and roadmap.</p><p>Specifically, you will:</p><ul><li>Serve as the primary business application support partner for the Payroll and Human Resources teams, including areas such as compensation, benefits, absence management, and time tracking.</li><li>Provide expert-level support for Workday Payroll and Security configurations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Manage and address support requests (user access and security maintenance, EIB loads, custom reports, dashboards, troubleshooting, etc.) in alignment with agreed SLAs and support protocols.</li><li>Execute ongoing system configuration changes (Business Processes, Foundational Data, Security Model updates, etc.) and participate in the bi-weekly Agile sprint development process for Tier 3 requests and feature enhancements, adhering to SDLC methodology and Workday Change Management protocols.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, assist in technical design specifications, and configure, test, and deploy changes into Production.</li><li>Maintain and develop Workday documentation, including standard operating procedures, quick reference guides, and training materials for new system functionality and configurations.</li><li>Work with integration teams to ensure seamless connectivity between Workday and other systems (e.g., external payroll systems, Greenhouse, LMS, etc.), maintaining and supporting all People & Culture system integrations.</li><li>Optimize and automate business processes, focusing on Payroll and Security configurations to improve efficiency and data consistency across the organization.</li><li>Partner with Compliance and Information Security to ensure compliance with applicable data privacy laws and Point72 policies.</li><li>Identify areas for training, best practices, and automation opportunities to streamline operations and enhance system effectiveness.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>What’s Required</p><ul><li>8-10 years of Workday HCM experience, with hands-on expertise in Workday Payroll and Security configurations.</li><li>Detailed knowledge of Workday Payroll functional areas, including payroll processing, compliance, tax setup, and integrations with external payroll systems.</li><li>Strong understanding of Workday Security, including role-based access, domain security policies, and user access management.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Workday modules such as Compensation, Benefits, Payroll (US/UK), Absence, and Time Tracking.</li><li>Skilled in report writing (Advanced, Matrix, Composite) and EIB uploads to optimize and automate business processes.</li><li>Proven ability to interview business users, gather and interpret requirements, and translate them into actionable solutions.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions to non-technical audiences.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.</li><li>Commitment to the highest ethical standards.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>We take care of our people</p><p>We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:</p><ul><li>Fully-paid health care benefits</li><li>Generous parental and family leave policies</li><li>Volunteer opportunities</li><li>Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community</li><li>Mental and physical wellness programs</li><li>Tuition assistance</li><li>A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more</li></ul><p><br></p><p>About Point72</p><p>Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.</p><p><br></p><p>The annual base salary range for this role is $175,000-$275,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.</p>

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