Workday Configuration Specialist

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States GCM Grosvenor Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Workday Configuration Specialist to join our Human Resources team. As the internal subject matter expert on Workday, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Workday implementation, configuration, and administration, with a strong focus on Workday Payroll and HRIS.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of Workday Payroll, HRIS system, and other HRIS Technology solutions.
  • Configure Workday system settings, including business processes, security, and integrations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring the system meets business needs.
  • Maintain and support the ongoing administration of the Workday platform.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, providing user support and training as needed.
  • Ensure system compliance with company policies and industry standards.
  • Work with Audit teams to ensure all key controls are met.
  • Serve as a key part of our Workday payroll integration project, implementing and maintaining payroll integrations and configurations.
  • Oversee data analytics functions, creating and maintaining dashboards and reports.
  • Support data requests from various departments, ensuring data accuracy and relevance.
  • Utilize Workday reporting tools to deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Workday HCM Certification is required.
  • At least 3 years of extensive Workday HCM Technical experience.
  • Proven experience in Workday design, configuration, implementation, and administration.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Workday business process framework, calculated fields, configurable security, and advanced reporting.
  • Strong expertise in Workday payroll, including payroll processing and compliance.
  • Experience with data analytics, dashboard creation, and reporting within Workday.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to be confidential and collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels across the organization.
  • Ability to listen effectively and actively engage team members, identifying opportunities for enhancements/optimization and articulating these opportunities to stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with additional Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Finance).
  • Experience in project management or leading Workday projects.
  • Advanced proficiency in Workday reporting tools and data visualization techniques.
  • Candidates should be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • This position may require occasional travel for training and conferences.
About the Firm

GCM Grosvenor is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $79 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return investment strategies.

The firm has specialized in alternatives for more than 52 years and has a diverse, engaged team of approximately 530 professionals serving a global client base. We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness, retirement planning, and diversity and inclusion. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney. For more information, visit: gcmgrosvenor.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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