Workday Compensation Architect

Verdantas; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a skilled Workday Compensation Architect to lead design, configuration, and optimization of compensation programs globally. You will ensure data accuracy, seamless integration, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions, while partnering with HCM, Absence and Payroll teams to refine configurations.

Qualifications include 5–10 years in Workday Compensation, related certifications, and a degree in HR/Business Administration or Computer Science.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of Workday Compensation experience.
• Experience configuring complex compensation programs in Workday for global companies (USA & India).
• Understanding of touchpoints between Compensation, HCM, Absence, and Payroll.
• Workday Compensation Certification and Advanced Certification completed.

Responsibilities

• Owns the architecture and configuration for Compensation and Advanced Compensation including merit, bonus, allowance and equity programs.
• Transform business compensation strategies into scalable Workday solutions.
• Partner with HCM, Absence, and Payroll teams on new configuration to prevent downstream impacts.
• Configure and maintain compensation plans, packages, eligibility rules, statements and scorecards.
• Lead compensation regression testing after Workday releases.
• Identify system improvement opportunities to enhance data integrity and employee experience.

Skills

Workday

Compensation Architecture

Global Experience

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Workday Compensation Certification

Workday Advanced Compensation Certification

Degree in HR / Business Admin / CS

Job description

We at Verdantas, looking for a skilled Workday Compensation Architect to join our growing team.

This role will be responsible for leading the design, configuration, and optimization of compensation programs in Workday, translating business strategies into scalable solutions while ensuring seamless integration, data accuracy, and compliance across global operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owns the architecture and configuration for Compensation and Advanced Compensation including merit, bonus, allowance and equity programs
• Transform business compensation strategies into scalable Workday solutions
• Partner with HCM, Absence, and Payroll teams on new configuration to eliminate negative downstream impacts
• Configure and maintain:
• Compensation plan, packages, and eligibility rules
• Compensation statements
• Compensation scorecards and scorecard profiles
• Job profiles, compensation grades, and compensation grade profiles for multiple countries
• Compensation reports, calculated fields, business processes, and conditions
• Other compensation functionality
• Perform regular compensation audits and provide scalable resolutions
• Create custom compensations reports including but not limited to Standard, Advanced, and Matrix reports
• Create and maintain calculated fields related to compensation
• Lead compensation regression testing after new Workday releases
• Identify system improvement opportunities that will improve data integrity, efficiency, and employee experience
• Assist HCM Manager with preparing change management plans and creating guides for end users

Education & Experience Requirements:

• 5-10 years of Workday Compensation experience
• Demonstrated experience configuring complex compensation programs in Workday for global companies (specifically USA and India)
• Understanding of touchpoints between Compensation, HCM, Absence, and Payroll
• Workday Compensation Certification
• Workday Advanced Compensation Certification
• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Computer Science or related degree