Job Description:
Building trusted markets — powered by our people
At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.
We’re building meaningful ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. We strive to provide employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.
Location Overview
Cboe HQ is located in the historic Old Post Office district, it’s a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities. The building features expansive spaces with high ceilings and large windows, offering an abundance of natural light and panoramic views of the city skyline and the Chicago River.
With its prime location in the heart of downtown, the OPO Building provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Union Station and multiple CTA lines, making it convenient for commuters. The building is home to a variety of amenities, including restaurants, a fitness center, and collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas.
Role Overview
We are seeking a results‑oriented HRIS professional to enhance, and support Cboe’s global Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) platform with a primary focus on Security, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence Management. This role is a key technical point of contact partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance, and other stakeholders to deliver compliant, scalable solutions that power core HR programs and services. You will translate business needs into secure, auditable configurations and data flows while championing process excellence and employee experience.
Your responsibilities will be:
- Lead the ongoing design, configuration, testing, and maintenance of Workday Security (domain, business process, and role‑based security groups), ensuring proper access, Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls, and audit readiness
- Own configuration for Time Tracking and Absence Management (eligibility rules, accruals, time entry/calculation rules, time offs/leaves, calendars and validation frameworks)
- Partner with HR and the business to implement secure end‑to‑end workflows across the associate life cycle
- Build and optimize calculated fields, reports, and dashboards to automate reconciliation, audits and operational KPIs; enable self‑service where appropriate
- Manage semi‑annual Workday releases and weekly updates: assess impact, prototype features in Sandbox, lead UAT, deploy configurations, and update SOPs/runbooks
- Ensure data integrity via routine validations, EIB loads, and error resolution
- Provide tier‑2/3 support and guidance to HR/Payroll operations; triage defects, analyze root causes, and deliver fixes with clear communications and training.
- Drive continuous improvement and standardization across regions; recommend product roadmap items and process simplification to increase accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
The ideal candidate has
- 5+ years of HRIS experience with 3+ years hands‑on Workday configuration
- Demonstrated mastery of Workday security framework
- Practical experience configuring time entry/calculation rules, absence eligibility & accruals, and payroll elements
- Strong reporting skills (advanced/calc fields, custom reports and EIB templates)
- Proven ability to gather requirements, write specifications, lead UAT, and maintain SOPs
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Benefits and Perks of working for Cboe Global Markets
We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:
- Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
- Flexible, hybrid work environment
- Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
- 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
- Employee referral bonus program
- Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
Some of our associates’ favorite benefits and perks include:
- Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
- Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
- Generous charitable giving company match
- Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
- On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers
- Paid Time Off
More About Cboe Global Markets
We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed.
We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.
Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.
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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Our pay ranges are determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, role, experience, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $97,750-$120,750. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company expects to offer for new hires working in the position full time. If you live in one of the following areas or if you work in a Cboe office in the following areas, the range may be higher according to the geographic differentials listed below:
US Geographic Differentials:
- 110%: Austin TX, Chicago IL, Denver CO, San Diego CA
- 115%: Los Angeles CA, Seattle WA
- 120%: Boston MA, Washington DC
Within the range, individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, our total rewards program includes an annual variable pay program and benefits including healthcare (medical, dental and vision), 401 (k) with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, market-leading tuition assistance, and much more! Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package, including variable pay and benefits, during the hiring process. For further information on our total rewards program, visit TOTAL REWARDS @CBOE.
Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.
