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Senior Workday HCM/Payroll Analyst
A Career with Point72’s Technology Team
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.
What you’ll do
- Define strategy and roadmap for HCM and Payroll features and development.
- Lead Technology’s partnership with the Human Resources and Payroll teams.
- Ensure high quality and on-time deliverables for various projects.
- Manage operational capabilities, define best practices, and enhance end user experience.
- 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.
- Provide expert-level support for Workday Payroll and Security configurations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, maintaining and supporting all people and culture system integrations.
- Optimize and automate business processes, focusing on Workday Payroll and Security configurations to improve efficiency and data consistency across the organization.
- Identify areas for training, best practices, and automation opportunities to streamline operations and enhance system effectiveness.
What’s required
- Minimum of 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
About Point72
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/.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 8-10 years of Workday HCM experience
- Hands-on expertise in Workday Payroll and Security configurations
- Knowledge of Workday Payroll functional areas including processing and compliance
- Experience with Workday modules like Compensation and Time Tracking
- Skilled in report writing and EIB uploads
- Ability to interview business users and gather requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to ethical standards
Point72 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Point72 and has not been reviewed or approved by Point72.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as exceptional with comprehensive options and low out-of-pocket costs. Medical, dental, and vision are characterized as fully covered or no-premium for U.S. employees.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features a generous employer match and access to after-tax contributions with in-plan Roth conversions. Value accrues through a multi-year vesting schedule that rewards tenure.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family leave is highlighted as generous and has strengthened over time. Clear primary and secondary caregiver policies are in place and seen as competitive.
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What We Do
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. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.
