Workday Functional Lead Compensation

Job Description:

• 5+ years of HR systems experience, with at least 3 years focused on Workday Compensation.

• Proven experience leading Workday Compensation implementations or major enhancements.

• Strong knowledge of compensation structures, guidelines, and compliance requirements.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Workday Pro certification or Partner Certification in Compensation (preferred but not always required).

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of the Workday Compensation module, including base pay, merit, bonus, and advanced compensation plans.

• Translate business requirements into system configurations and ensure alignment with compensation policies and compliance standards.

• Conduct gap analysis and recommend system or process improvements.

• Configure and maintain compensation templates, guidelines, eligibility rules, and security roles.

• Act as the functional lead on Workday Compensation projects, including implementations, enhancements, and integrations with payroll or other HR systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, IT, and external consultants.

• Serve as the primary liaison between business units and the technical Workday team.

• Facilitate workshops, gather requirements, and communicate configuration decisions and implications.

• Train and support HR and Compensation teams in the use of Workday Compensation tools

• Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for new or modified configurations.

• Validate data accuracy and system functionality post-implementation

• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for Workday Compensation-related issues.

• Monitor Workday releases and assess impact on current configuration and business processes.

• Ensure data integrity through audits, validation routines, and proactive maintenance.

• Experience using Rally Agile tool

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and process mapping capabilities

• Comfortable with change management and training delivery

• Expertise and skills configuring supporting Workday Performance, Workday Security, or Workday Benefits experience.