HR Systems Analyst - Workday

HR Systems Analyst - Workday role at PEAK6
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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.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented HR Systems Analyst to become an integral member of our People Tech team that supports the efficient configuration, operation, and enhancement of our Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) platform.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in Workday HCM with advanced Report Writer skills. Additional experience in other Workday functionality and support such as Workday Studio Integrations, Domain Security, Talent Acquisition, Performance Optimization, Advanced Compensation, Prism Analytics, and People Analytics is beneficial.

• Supporting key system functionality for Workday: managing system configuration, integrations, ongoing maintenance, and troubleshooting user reported issues.
• Building and maintaining advanced custom reports using Workday Report Writer, leveraging calculated fields and other reporting functionalities.
• Configuring, maintaining, and optimizing core Workday HCM modules.
• Designing and implementing configurations to address changing business requirements in collaboration with HR and other stakeholders.
• Configuring, testing, and deploying changes to Business Processes as business needs arise.
• Supporting Data Governance principles by ensuring data quality, security, and compliance within the Workday system.
• Monitoring and managing integrations between Workday and other business systems; troubleshooting and resolving issues promptly.
• Collaborating with functional teams to understand requirements, design solutions, and execute process improvements within the Workday environment.
• Performing routine Workday system maintenance, staying up-to-date on new releases and features; evaluate and implement them as appropriate.
• Providing end-user training, create documentation, and assist HR and other teams in utilizing Workday functionalities effectively.
• Maintaining awareness of industry best practices and proactively recommend Workday enhancements aligned with organizational goals.

• 3-5+ years of Workday HCM experience, including advanced report writing and understanding of Workday security
• Proficient with Workday modules such as Talent Acquisition, Integrations, Advanced Compensation, Prism, or People Analytics
• Deep understanding of Workday's security framework, including domain and business process security policies, to ensure appropriate access controls are applied while building and maintaining reports.
• Technical knowledge and in-depth experience with Workday Report Writer, building both simple and advanced custom reports (including matrix and composite reports).
• Familiarity with calculated fields, dashboards, data integrations (EIBs/APIs), and security configurations.
• Strategic, proactive, and user-focused approach to HRIS support and improvements.
• Experience with complex organizations (private equity, financial firms, or multi-location/global companies) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Workday certifications a plus

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the…