Workday System Specialist

PEAK6; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 109,520 - 136,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Healthcare benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Calm app subscription

Job summary

PEAK6 in Chicago seeks a skilled Workday System Specialist to join the People Tech team. You’ll configure, operate, and enhance Workday HCM across modules, with the freedom to solve across the full platform rather than a single lane.

You will design security, build reports with Workday Report Writer, support integrations (EIBs/APIs), and maintain documentation while collaborating with HR partners across multiple affiliates. Hybrid work up to two days remotely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and design scalable Workday solutions.
• Evaluate and implement Workday features and configuration improvements.
• Participate in semi-annual release testing and coordinate regression/UAT with admins.
• Support Workday security groups and access permissions.
• Design, build, and maintain Business Process configurations across HCM and related areas.
• Create advanced reports using Workday Report Writer and calculated fields.
• Support supervisory org structure and HRIS-related reorganizations across PEAK6 and affiliates.
• Assist payroll/benefits with system changes and troubleshooting.
• Maintain clear configuration and testing documentation.

Skills

Workday HCM

Workday Report Writer

Workday security

Integrations (EIBs/APIs)

Multi-entity HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / HR / Business

Tools

EIBs

APIs

Job description

WHO WE ARE

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.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Workday System Specialist 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. 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. This role is different. You’ll have the opportunity to provide real business value and grow your expertise across the full platform HCM, talent and performance, security, integrations, reporting, and beyond, with the freedom to dig into whatever needs solving, not just what’s in your lane.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with firm‑wide 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.
• 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 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.
• Support the payroll and benefits teams for functional system changes, enhancements, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain clear documentation for configurations, business processes, and testing outcomes to support knowledge continuity.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience working within the Workday ecosystem, with demonstrated competence in HCM.
• Competency with Workday Report Writer for custom reporting and advanced calc field configuration (including but not limited to matrix and composite reports).
• Solid understanding of Workday’s security framework, including domain and business process security policies.
• Experience with at least one additional Workday module, such as Talent Acquisition, Performance, Advanced Compensation, Prism, People Analytics, Integrations.
• At a minimum, an understanding of data integration concepts, including EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder), and APIs.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Pro HCM Core Certification preferred.
• Experience in supporting an HRIS system for Private Equity, Financial, or complex organization(s) with multiple affiliates, multi‑location and/or global organizations.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and experience with/basic understanding of Agile Project Management principles.
• Ability to think strategically and propose innovative HRIS solutions to improve business outcomes.
• Willingness to utilize and implement strategic and innovative AI solutions to improve processes and gain efficiencies.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on delivering excellent system support and user satisfaction.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

OUR REWARDS

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 ability to work remotely up to two days a week. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits, enhancing your overall compensation package.

Base Salary Range

$109,520 - $136,900

Equal Employment Opportunity

PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics. PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [e-mail]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.