HR Coordinator (Workday)

Location: Chicago, United States

Annual base salary: $65,000–$80,000 USD

Company

hirify.global researches mathematics, physics, and computer science and applies advanced technology and research to global financial markets.

What you will do

• Manage the US employee lifecycle in Workday, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, organizational changes, employment verifications, and exits.
• Audit and maintain employee data, monitor integrations and downstream data flows, and resolve discrepancies affecting payroll, benefits, and reporting.
• Build and maintain Workday reports and identify opportunities to automate or simplify recurring HR work.
• Coordinate onboarding for employees and consultants, including orientation, benefits introductions, and Workday onboarding support.
• Maintain regional employee handbooks and HR policy documentation in Confluence in partnership with Legal and HR business partners.
• Support payroll and benefits cycles, audits, invoice review, data updates, and backup coverage during peak periods or absences.

Requirements

• Hands-on Workday HCM experience with business processes, reporting, and understanding of downstream system impacts.
• Strong process orientation with experience improving, documenting, and scaling HR workflows.
• Ability to communicate effectively across management levels, functions, and regions while handling confidential information discreetly.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, complex environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity, resilience, reliability, and willingness to manage ambiguity.
• Reliable and predictable availability.

Nice to have

• Experience with Workday or another major HRIS platform.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, high-performing, and global working environment.
• Discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA, FSA, and dependent care options.
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and wellness programs.
• Employer-matched retirement plan and employer-paid group term life and AD&D insurance.