Senior Workday HCM/Payroll Analyst

<p><strong>JOB TITLE </strong></p> <p><strong>Senior Workday HCM/Payroll Analyst</strong></p> <p><strong>A Career with Point72’s Technology Team</strong></p> <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><strong><u> </u></strong></p> <p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p> <p><strong><u> </u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Define strategy and roadmap for HCM and Payroll features and development.</li> <li>Lead Technology’s partnership with the Human Resources and Payroll teams.</li> <li>Ensure high quality and on-time deliverables for various projects.</li> <li>Manage operational capabilities, define best practices, and enhance end user experience.</li> <li>Serve as the primary business application support partner for the Payroll and HR 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 Tier 1 and Tier 2 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—including business processes, foundational data, and security model updates—and participate in the bi-weekly Agile sprint development process for Tier 3 requests and feature enhancements, in adherence 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, maintaining and supporting all people and culture system integrations.</li> <li>Optimize and automate business processes, focusing on Workday Payroll and Security configurations to improve efficiency and data consistency across the organization.</li> <li>Identify areas for training, best practices, and automation opportunities to streamline operations and enhance system effectiveness.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What’s required</strong></p> <p><strong><u> </u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum of 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 solutio ... (truncated, view full listing at source)