Group Workday Lead

International Schools Partnership; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global education organization is seeking a Workday Lead to manage Compensation and Benefits within a remote setting in the UK. This role includes leading the configuration of Compensation processes, optimizing US Benefits, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of Workday experience, particularly in Advanced Compensation, and demonstrate strong analytical skills. They should also possess the ability to communicate complex information clearly. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and contribute to this dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Workday configuration experience, specializing in Advanced Compensation and US Benefits.
• Proficiency in Calculated Fields, EIBs, Report Writer, and Business Process configuration.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and create engaging training materials.

Responsibilities

• Own the architectural design and maintenance of Workday Compensation and Benefits areas.
• Lead the configuration of Core Compensation and Advanced Compensation.
• Manage global cyclical Compensation review processes for seamless execution.
• Serve as the primary technical lead for US Benefits, managing Open Enrollment.
• Act as a Tier 3 support for complex Compensation and Benefits issues.

Skills

Workday configuration experience

Advanced Compensation expertise

US Benefits knowledge

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

Calculated Fields

EIBs

Report Writer

Business Process configuration

Job description

ISP Group Workday Lead Role Profile

Description

Purpose of Role

Reporting to the HRIS Manager within the International Schools Partnership (ISP), you will own the architectural design, configuration, and maintenance of the Workday Compensation and Benefits functional areas. This is a critical role ensuring our global merit cycles run smoothly and our complex US benefits landscape remains compliant and user-friendly.

Reports to: Group HRIS Manager

Location: Remote, UK

ISP Principles

• Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
• Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well‑being of self and others.
• Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
• Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
• Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Compensation Management:
  • Lead the configuration of Core Compensation (Grades, Profiles, Allowance Plans) and Advanced Compensation.
  • Manage the end‑to‑end cyclical Compensation review process (Merit, Bonus), ensuring seamless execution for global schools.
  • Design and maintain Eligibility Rules and Compensation default logic to reduce manual intervention.
• US & Global Benefits Administration:
  • Serve as the primary technical lead for US Benefits (401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA).
  • Manage the annual Open Enrollment configuration, testing, and deployment.
• System Optimization & Governance:
  • Act as a Tier 3 support point for complex Comp & Ben issues escalated by the HR team.
  • Collaborate with the HCM Lead and Security Lead to ensure cross‑functional data integrity (e.g., how staffing changes impact benefit eligibility).
  • Drive the adoption of new Workday features (Release Management) specifically for C&B modules.
• Stakeholder & Project Management:
  • Translate complex Comp & Ben requirements from global HR Business Partners into scalable Workday solutions.
  • Work closely with the reporting lead to create advanced reports and dashboards for the leadership team to analyze compensation trends and costs.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: 5+ years of Workday configuration experience, specifically deep expertise in Advanced Compensation and US Benefits.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Calculated Fields, EIBs, Report Writer, and Business Process configuration.
• Soft Skills: Analytical mindset with extreme attention to detail (critical for payroll‑impacting data) combined with the ability to explain and train technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders. Ability to create and maintain clear and engaging training materials and experiences for use globally, making use of a range of media.
• Preferred: Workday Pro Certification in Compensation or Benefits. Previous experience in the Education sector or multi‑national matrix organizations.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high‑performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio‑economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.