Systems Analyst, Workday HCM/Payroll

What you ’ll do

As the System Analyst, Workday HCM/Payroll, 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.

Specifically, you will:

• 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.
• Provide expert-level support for Workday Payroll and Security configurations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, assist in technical design specifications, and configure, test, and deploy changes into Production.
• Maintain and develop Workday documentation, including standard operating procedures, quick reference guides, and training materials for new system functionality and configurations.
• 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.
• Optimize and automate business processes, focusing on Payroll and Security configurations to improve efficiency and data consistency across the organization.
• Partner with Compliance and Information Security to ensure compliance with applicable data privacy laws and Point72 policies.
• Identify areas for training, best practices, and automation opportunities to streamline operations and enhance system effectiveness.

What’s required

• 8-10 years of Workday HCM experience, with hands-on expertise in Workday Payroll and Security configurations.
• Detailed knowledge of Workday Payroll functional areas, including payroll processing, compliance, tax setup, and integrations with external payroll systems.
• Strong understanding of Workday Security, including role-based access, domain security policies, and user access management.
• Hands-on experience with Workday modules such as Compensation, Benefits, Payroll (US/UK), Absence, and Time Tracking.
• Skilled in report writing (Advanced, Matrix, Composite) and EIB uploads to optimize and automate business processes.
• Proven ability to interview business users, gather and interpret requirements, and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Non-profit matching gift program
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

About Point72

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. t

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.