Workday Compensation & Performance Leader

Talantir

Madrid

On-site

EUR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive benefits

Pension plan

Gym and wellness programs

Family-friendly options

Professional development programme

Wellness initiatives

Recognition programs

Community volunteering initiatives

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

FTI Consulting in Madrid seeks a Manager, Workday Compensation and Performance to drive the Workday implementation for Compensation, Talent and Advanced Compensation, aligning with HR leadership and market needs.

You will shape the strategy, configure business processes, and partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, and local market teams to optimize the Workday ecosystem and ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field (HR, Business Administration, Finance, or similar).
6 years of experience in Compensation and HR Systems / HR Operations roles.
Ability to travel to FTI office(s) as needed.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Responsibilities

Support the successful implementation of Workday Compensation and Job Architecture as well as Talent and Advanced Compensation modules by coordinating project activities, tracking deliverables, and ensuring project milestones are met.
Act as functional subject matter expert for Workday Compensation, Talent and Advanced Compensation modules, partnering with cross-functional teams to provide guidance and consultation on best practices and optimization strategy.
Configure and maintain Workday business processes and compensation plans including merit cycles, bonus planning, stock plans, salary structures, grade profiles, job profiles, job families, and eligibility rules.
Support annual or cyclical processes such as year-end merit review, bonus planning, performance reviews, and goal setting within the system.
Responsible for identifying and implementing enhancements that will improve user experience, drive adoption, and maintain overall system hygiene and health.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of compensation and performance data through regular audits, troubleshooting discrepancies, and managing data loads using EIBs.
Participate in the development and execution of the strategic roadmap for our Workday ecosystem, including module expansions, feature adoption, and integration strategy.
Monitor Workday product updates and releases, testing new features, documenting changes, and implementing enhancements to optimize system efficiency.
Complete continuing education to increase domain and product knowledge.
Drive process optimization and automation initiatives across the HR technology landscape.
Continuously analyze and evaluate current state solutions and advise on best practices to deliver best in class configurations.
Collaborate with stakeholders to influence and support HR technology and business process initiatives.
Act as subject matter expert for end-users and HR business partners, resolving system issues, access problems, and process flaws related to compensation and performance modules.
Manage direct reports, as needed.