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.