People Systems Lead

Join our team as a People Systems expert who thrives at the intersection of HR technology and data. As our People Systems Lead you’ll own and continuously evolve our Workday environment – ensuring it runs seamlessly scales with our business and delivers meaningful insights across the organization.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on keeping systems running smoothly leading meaningful projects and turning HR data into actionable insights. You’ll be a key partner to HR Finance and IT serving as the internal expert on all things Workday. You will have the opportunity to shape how our organization leverages its people systems.

What You’ll Do at Avant:

System Administration & Configuration

• Serve as the primary Workday system administrator owning configuration security roles business processes and tenant maintenance

• Manage bi-annual Workday feature releases including evaluating new functionality leading regression and sandbox testing and driving adoption of relevant enhancements

• Troubleshoot system issues and maintain thorough documentation of system configurations processes and integration specifications

• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements translate them into system solutions manage project timelines and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) 

Integrations & Reporting

• Lead or contribute to Workday module expansions enhancements and integrations with third-party vendors using EIB and Core Connectors

• Build maintain and evolve Workday reports and dashboards using Report Writer tools to support decision-making across HR Finance and leadership 

• Support internal audit data and reporting requirements

Data Governance & HR Operations Support

• Ensure data integrity across the system through regular audits validation processes and governance practices; partner with stakeholders to define and surface key workforce metrics (e.g. headcount turnover)

• Benefits & Equity: Support Workday Benefits module configuration own Open Enrollment execution manage carrier integrations (Cloud Connect/EDI) and serve as system liaison for the equity platform (e.g. Carta)

Payroll & Compliance

• Own end-to-end payroll operations in Workday including validating payroll inputs (compensation changes bonuses deductions and retroactive adjustments) maintaining earning and deduction codes and ensuring accurate GL postings and reconciliations with Accounting 

• Oversee payroll tax compliance for federal state local and Canadian jurisdictions manage third-party payroll providers and tax agencies responding to notices audits and inquiries

• Lead year-end activities including W-2 configuration and distribution ACA and EEO-1 reporting and annual regulatory filings – ensuring accuracy and timeliness throughout

• Develop and maintain payroll procedures controls and documentation to support audit readiness and drive continuous process improvement. 

Why you are a fit at Avant:

• 4+ years of hands-on Workday administration experience including configuration and reporting

• Workday certification with Core HCM

• Prior functional lead experience across Core HCM Benefits Recruiting and Payroll

• Extensive experience supporting or administering Workday Payroll and managing integrations (EIB Core Connectors etc.)

• Proven experience managing implementation/enhancement projects including UAT and sandbox testing and proficiency with Workday Report Writer

• Solid analytical skills and a detail-oriented approach to data quality and governance

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and provide end-user enablement

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Information Systems Business or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Workday Pro certification(s) in one or more modules preferred

• Familiarity with Workday Advanced Compensation

• Experience with equity platforms and integrating them with Workday

• Exposure to Workday Time Tracking and Absence Management configuration

• Familiarity with Workday’s AI/ML capabilities and emerging platform roadmap

This role is based on our downtown Chicago Office located in the Merchandise Mart. We highly value collaboration and our hybrid schedule (M T Th in-office) enables flexibility to balance work and individual priorities.

The base salary range for this job is USD $110000 - USD $125000 / Year

Employees new to Avant typically come in below the midpoint of the pay range. The compensation range is based on the level outlined in the job posting and compensation decisions are dependent on each applicant's experience skills and abilities. 

[If an outstanding applicant's experience and skill level is above or below the qualifications outlined in the job posting we reserve the right to make an offer at a different level than the one listed in this job posting which may have a different compensation range.]

This role is eligible for additional incentives including an annual bonus. These rewards are allocated based on level impact and performance in the role.

Our benefits include:

• Choice of great Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Plan options

• 401(k) match

• Flexible Time Off

• Flexible Work Environment - (i.e. Mon/Tues/Thurs in-person)

• Generous Paid Parental Leave Adoption Assistance and Post-parental leave ramp-up program 

• Lunch Allowance (Fooda) and In-office Snacks

• Summer Fridays 

• Fun In-Office and Virtual Social Events

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We believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences helps us create the most innovative solutions for our customers. We invite you to apply to our positions even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the description. If you’re passionate about our mission and aligned to our values we hope you’ll come contribute to our awesome culture.

Why Avant is the place for you:

At Avant we believe our values make a difference:

Authenticity. We show up to work as our whole selves and make sure others can too.

Collaboration. We can only succeed when we do so as a team.

Problem-Solving. The harder the problem the more satisfying the solution.

Customer. We are all owners of the customer experience.

Initiative. Plan. Adapt. Get Sh!t Done.

We believe that great ideas come from anyone and anywhere that everyone is an owner who drives change and that we have more fun when we work together. We're problem solvers who love collaborating with intelligent and highly-motivated people to reshape the face of digital banking. Avant offers terrific perks and benefits fun social events with employees who actually like hanging out together and a flexible growth environment where trying your hand at new projects and being the active owner of your career path is encouraged and supported.

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What We Do

Our mission is to move financial lives forward. We utilize data and technology to connect everyday Americans to financial solutions empowering our customers to achieve their financial goals and build financial health. We are a data-driven platform at the intersection of technology and credit* built to meet the financial needs of millions of middle-income Americans. We use data and machine learning to deliver access to a suite of financial products and services anchored by credit cards personal loans and a personal financial management tool. Since Avant (AvantCredit®) was founded in 2012 we have connected over 4 million unique customers to over y $12.5 billion in personal loans and more than 2.8 million credit cards.. We are driven by purpose with a passion to empower people to achieve their financial goals and that is why we’ve built a mission-driven company with our customers at its core. We honor the journey our customers are going through by serving their needs with the integrity transparency and trust they deserve. Every Avantee embraces our values of authenticity collaboration problem-solving customer centricity and initiative. Are you ready to join us in moving financial lives forward? If you want to live the Avant values build your career and grow your skills get in touch! See available opportunities at www.avant.com/jobs. *Avant LLC is a financial technology company not a bank. Avant-branded credit products are issued by WebBank.

Why Work With Us

At Avant we believe that ideas are more important than titles everything is more fun together everyone drives change and everyone is an owner. Nothing excites us more than having the ability to collaborate with intelligent highly-motivated and talented people on challenging problems as we work to change the face of digital banking.

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