Compensation Workday Configuration Analyst

KBR, Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Compensation Workday Configuration Analyst to serve as the primary Workday expert for Compensation and Advanced Compensation programs. This role focuses on design, configuration, testing, and ongoing support of compensation processes within Workday, including merit cycles, bonus planning, equity programs, and data governance.

Reporting to HRIS leadership, the candidate will translate compensation strategies into scalable system solutions, partnering with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (HR, IS, business, or finance).
• 5+ years of Workday HRIS experience, including 3+ years in Compensation/Advanced Compensation configuration.
• Hands-on experience configuring Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation in production.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Workday compensation plans, eligibility rules, and related processes.
• Lead end-to-end configuration, testing, and execution of annual compensation programs (merit, bonus, equity).
• Develop reports, dashboards, and data extracts for planning, audits, and analytics.
• Support Workday releases, testing (UAT), and issue resolution; ensure data integrity and governance.
• Coordinate high-volume data loads using EIBs and other Workday tools; provide Tier2 support.

Skills

Workday configuration

Advanced Compensation

HRIS experience

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/IS/Business/Finance

Tools

Workday Pro Certification

Job description

Compensation Workday Configuration Analyst

KBR is seeking a Compensation Workday Configuration Analyst to serve as the primary Workday configuration expert supporting Compensation and Advanced Compensation programs. Reporting to the HRIS leadership team, this role is responsible for the design, configuration, testing, optimization, and ongoing support of compensation processes within Workday, including annual merit cycles, bonus planning, equity programs, compensation eligibility frameworks, reporting, and data governance. The ideal candidate brings deep hands‑on experience configuring Workday Advanced Compensation and partnering with Compensation and People teams to translate compensation strategies into scalable system solutions. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the successful administration of annual compensation programs while driving continuous improvement, system integrity, and operational excellence across the Workday platform. Trinzic is being established as an independent public company through the planned separation of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, which is expected to be completed on January42027. This role offers a rare opportunity to join the organization during a pivotal period of growth and transformation, helping build and support the HR technology, compensation, and people systems capabilities that will position the company for long‑term success while serving critical government and commercial missions around the world.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary configuration expert for Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation, designing, building, and maintaining compensation plans, eligibility rules, compensation review cycles, bonus plans, equity programs, compensation pools, and related business processes. Lead the end‑to‑end configuration, testing, validation, and execution of annual compensation programs, including merit increases, bonus planning, compensation statements, and salary review processes. Configure and maintain compensation frameworks that align with Total Rewards strategies, organizational structures, and business requirements. Partner closely with Compensation, Total Rewards, HR, and business stakeholders to translate compensation program requirements into scalable Workday solutions and recommend best practices based on system capabilities. Develop, maintain, and enhance Workday compensation reports, dashboards, hubs, and data extracts to support compensation planning, audits, analytics, and decision‑making. Support compensation‑related Workday releases, enhancements, and cycle readiness activities through system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), validation, and issue resolution. Ensure data integrity and compliance through audit controls, validation processes, security configuration, and adherence to data governance standards. Troubleshoot and resolve complex compensation system and data issues while providing clear communication and recommendations to stakeholders. Plan, coordinate, and execute high‑volume data loads utilizing EIBs and other Workday tools to support compensation and broader HR initiatives. Provide Tier2 Workday support and contribute to knowledge management, documentation, training materials, and end‑user education. Support configuration and maintenance activities across Core HCM, Recruiting, Absence, and other Workday functional areas as needed; however, the primary focus of the role remains Compensation and Advanced Compensation.

Basic Qualifications

• Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• Workday Pro Certification in Compensation, Advanced Compensation, HCM, or a related Workday module preferred.
• 5+ years of Workday HRIS experience, including at least 3 years of hands‑on Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation configuration experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently configuring and supporting Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation in a production environment, including annual merit, bonus, incentive, and other compensation planning cycles.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Hands‑on expertise configuring Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation, including compensation cycles, business processes, reporting, and security.
• Strong knowledge of compensation programs and practices, including merit, bonus, incentive, and equity programs.
• Experience delivering scalable Workday solutions and translating business requirements into system configurations.
• Proficiency with Workday reporting tools, calculated fields, and data analysis.
• Experience supporting Workday releases, testing, and production deployments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Pro Certification in Compensation and/or Advanced Compensation.
• Experience supporting global compensation programs and annual compensation review cycles.
• Experience with Compensation Statements, Mass Operation Management, BIRT reporting, and other advanced Workday compensation processes.
• Experience supporting large, complex, or publicly traded organizations.
• Experience across additional Workday functional areas, such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Absence, or Talent.

Location

The ideal candidate will be located in the Houston, TX or greater Washington D.C.-Baltimore area. While KBR strives to maintain a global, flexible, diverse, and sustainable work environment for our people, we currently offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, remote working, and virtual delivery to help reinforce and strengthen our strong commitment to becoming a more socially sustainable company, allowing us to provide greater work‑life balance and flexibility.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.