Peak6Group

Workday System Specialist

Chicago, IL

Sponsorship not specified$98k-$123kDetected 7 days ago

Project ManagementAgileRecruitingHRHRISCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

About the role

If you've worked in Workday administration at a large, compartmentalized organization, you know the frustration: you're allowed to be the expert in one or two areas, and that's where you stay unless a position opens up.
It's a great fit for someone who wants to keep growing across the ecosystem instead of being restricted to a module.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Workday HCM Core and additional experience in at least two other

Configuration & System Support
Collaborate with Firmwide stakeholders to understand requirements, design solutions, and execute process improvements while balancing centralized standards with the flexibility of a multi-entity environment with varied requirements
Evaluate and implement new Workday features and system enhancements, recommending configuration improvements that support evolving business needs
Support Workday security administration (security groups, role-based/user-based access) to maintain proper data access and reporting permissions
Design, build, and maintain Business Process configurations across HCM and related functional areas, translating business requirements into scalable system solutions
Build and maintain advanced custom reports using Workday Report Writer, leveraging calculated fields and other reporting functionalities
Support supervisory organization structure and maintenance, including reorganizations and org hierarchy integrity across PEAK6 and its affiliates, in collaboration with fellow admins and HR Partners
Maintain clear documentation for configurations, business processes, and testing outcomes to support knowledge continuity
with the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and
Willingness to utilize and implement strategic and innovative AI solutions to improve processes and gain efficiencies

3+ years of experience working within the Workday ecosystem, with demonstrated competence in HCM
Experience with at least one additional Workday module, such as Talent Acquisition, Performance, Advanced Compensation, Prism, People Analytics, Integrations

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
equivalent experience may be considered
Preferred Skills and Attributes:

Pro HCM Core Certification preferred
Excellent project management and organizational skills
experience with/basic understanding of Agile Project Management principles
Ability to think strategically and propose innovative HRIS solutions to improve business outcomes
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve Workday-related issues
Detail-oriented with a commitment to data accuracy, compliance, and system integrity

$98,200-$122,750
Participate in system testing during Workday's semi-annual release cycles - reviewing release notes, assessing impact on configuration, and coordinating regression/UAT testing alongside the broader admin team

Support the payroll and benefits teams for functional system changes, enhancements, and troubleshooting

We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things.
The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results.
Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses.
PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.

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