Workday Compensation

Workday Compensation Specialist

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and enhance the Workday Compensation module, including compensation plans, grades, bonus programmes, merit cycles, and advanced compensation processes
• Lead and support annual compensation cycles (merit, bonus, stock, and other programmes) using Workday Advanced Compensation functionality
• Partner with HR, compensation, payroll, and business leaders to gather requirements and translate them into effective Workday solutions
• Analyze, design, and document compensation business processes and data flows within Workday
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, data discrepancies, and process gaps related to compensation
• Develop, test, and deploy new compensation plans, rules, and processes aligning with regulatory and organizational standards
• Generate advanced reports and analytics to support compensation planning, modelling, and compliance
• Provide training, support, and clear documentation to HR teams and business users on Workday Compensation features and best practices
• Stay abreast of Workday updates/releases and proactively assess and implement relevant new features
  

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct, hands-on experience with Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules
• Deep understanding of global, federal, and local compensation principles and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated expertise in configuring complex merit, bonus, and stock plans within Workday
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data validation, compensation modeling, and reporting
• Proven ability to gather business requirements, document processes, and translate needs into Workday configuration
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or related field (preferred)
  

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with large-scale or multi-country Workday implementations
• Familiarity with other Workday modules (e.g., Core HCM, Payroll, Talent)
• Experience supporting compensation-related audits and compliance processes
• Relevant Workday certifications (e.g., Workday Pro Compensation)
  

Benefits