Configuration Lead, Compensation

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 118,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Parental and caregiver leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Configuration Lead, Compensation to join our client’s leadership in the Healthcare space. This role will own the strategy, configuration, testing, and implementation of compensation technology solutions that support enterprise-wide planning and pay practices.

The successful candidate will act as a key functional partner to HR and business stakeholders, translating complex requirements into scalable Workday solutions that improve efficiency and consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, IS, business, finance, CS, or related field.
• 7+ years HR technology/enterprise systems experience.
• 5+ years Workday Advanced Compensation configuration.
• Experience configuring annual planning, merit increases, and salary structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, configuration, testing, and implementation of compensation solutions.
• Serve as the functional owner for compensation-related processes, including annual planning and incentive programs.
• Evaluate business requirements and provide solution recommendations for compensation needs.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify automation opportunities within compensation processes.
• Mentor team members and influence enterprise strategy regarding compensation and technology investments.

Skills

HR technology experience

Workday configuration experience

Compensation configuration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, IS, business, finance, CS, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Configuration Lead, Compensation to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This role will own the strategy, configuration, testing, and implementation of compensation technology solutions that support enterprise-wide planning and pay practices. The successful candidate will serve as a key functional partner to HR and business stakeholders, translating complex requirements into scalable system solutions that improve efficiency and consistency. This position will also help shape process improvements, automation opportunities, and broader technology decisions that impact compensation operations.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $117,600 – $161,700 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, configuration, testing, and implementation of compensation solutions
• Serve as the functional owner for compensation-related processes, including annual planning and incentive programs
• Evaluate business requirements and provide solution recommendations for compensation needs
• Drive continuous improvement and identify automation opportunities within compensation processes
• Mentor team members and influence enterprise strategy regarding compensation and technology investments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
• 7+ years of experience in HR technology, HRIS, or enterprise systems, with significant experience in complex configuration initiatives
• 5+ years of hands‑on Workday configuration experience, particularly in Advanced Compensation and related HCM functionality
• Experience configuring compensation processes such as annual planning, merit increases, and salary structures
• Proven ability to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off, including company and personal holidays
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and additional wellness opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.