Staff Workday Advanced Compensation Engineer

Robin Hood Foundation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Toronto seeks a Staff Workday Advanced Compensation Engineer to optimize HR technology solutions. This role requires 8+ years of hands-on Workday expertise, including advanced compensation design and implementation. Responsibilities include architecting solutions, executing compensation cycles, and ensuring data integrity. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach to deliver impactful HR solutions. Expect competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment focused on innovation.

Benefits

Market competitive compensation

100% paid health insurance

Annual lifestyle wallet

Dedicated mental health support

Generous time off

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Advanced Compensation.
• Strong understanding of compensation cycles and business processes.
• Proven experience with Workday integration tools and custom solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement Workday Advanced Compensation solutions.
• Drive technical execution of annual compensation cycles.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful Workday solutions.
• Ensure data integrity and system optimization.
• Integrate Advanced Compensation with Core HCM and Payroll.

Skills

Workday Advanced Compensation expertise

EIB experience for data uploads

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Collaborative and communicative

Education

Workday Advanced Compensation certification

Tools

Workday

Workday Payroll

Job description

Staff Workday Advanced Compensation Engineer

Robin Hood Foundation 16 July 2025

Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all. Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in. With growth as the top priority… The business is seeking curious, growth‑minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key‑role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world - we’d love to have you apply.

About the team + role The People Systems team empowers our global workforce by delivering innovative, secure, and scalable HR technology solutions that enhance efficiency. As a Staff Workday Advanced Comp Engineer, you will design, configure, and maintain complex compensation structures within Workday, ensuring accurate processing of employee pay. This role requires deep expertise in Workday’s advanced compensation module, including experience with various compensation plans, eligibility rules, and integrations. The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in‑office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in‑office philosophy and expectations.

What you’ll do

• Architect and implement Workday Advanced Compensation solutions: translate compensation models into robust Workday configurations, focusing on merit, bonus, and stock plans, ensuring scalability. Includes configuration of compensation rules, eligibility, and approval workflows.
• Drive the technical execution of annual compensation cycles: lead the end‑to‑end technical setup, data loading via EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builders), validation, and reporting for critical annual compensation events, ensuring data integrity and system performance throughout the process.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions: partner with Compensation, People Ops, and CorpEng partners to gather requirements, provide strategic recommendations, and deliver innovative Workday solutions that optimize business results.
• Ensure data integrity and system optimization: proactively identify process improvements, perform ongoing audits, and maintain thorough documentation to ensure the highest standards of data accuracy and system efficiency.
• Integrate and streamline Workday: ensure seamless integration of Advanced Compensation with Core HCM, Benefits, and Workday Payroll, understanding interdependencies and optimizing data flow between modules.

What you bring

• Deep expertise in Workday Advanced Compensation: 8+ years of hands‑on experience with configuration, compensation cycles, business processes, calculated fields, condition rules and security. Current Workday Advanced Compensation and HCM certifications is a plus.
• Proficiency with Workday integration tools: proven experience using EIBs for data uploads and integrations, and ideally exposure to Workday Extend and/or Workday Orchestrate for custom solution development and workflow automation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills: ability to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and implement effective resolutions in a timely manner.
• A collaborative and communicative approach: excel at working with cross‑functional teams, communicating technical concepts clearly, and influencing solutions across various business partners.
• Workday Payroll: a strong plus – understanding and/or direct experience with Workday Payroll processes and configurations.

What we offer

• Market competitive and pay equity‑focused compensation structure.
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more.
• Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits.
• Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents.
• Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more.
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo‑specific commuter benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan.

We’re looking for more growth‑minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission‑we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

How to Apply

Interested in this position? Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application portal.

Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying.