Principal Global HRIS Analyst

SBA Network Services; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SBA Communications seeks a Principal Global HRIS Analyst to administer and optimize Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules. You will partner with HR, Total Rewards, Payroll, Finance, and leaders to design merit cycles, salary ranges, and governance processes.

Serve as SME for Workday compensation configuration, reporting, and processes. Collaborate on annual compensation events, implement automation, and maintain scalable solutions for global programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, IS, business admin, finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of Workday HCM experience.
• 5+ years of Advanced Compensation configuration experience.
• Proven experience supporting global compensation programs.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules, including compensation packages, grades, profiles and targets.
• Design and manage compensation plans, eligibility rules, salary grades, pay ranges, bonus plans, commissions, and stock plans.
• Develop, build and maintain compensation processes, approvals, security roles, and eligibility criteria.
• Coordinate compensation review cycles, merit planning, bonus allocation, and promotion-related changes.
• Support annual compensation planning activities, including merit increases and long-term incentives.
• Support compensation modeling, forecasting, and budget validation.
• Analyze existing processes and identify improvements.
• Design scalable solutions for global compensation programs.
• Ensure data integrity across compensation, payroll, and HR systems.
• Gather requirements and translate into Workday solutions; lead testing and UAT.
• Create and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and scorecards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday HCM

Job description

Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company , our network of over 46,000 communication sites spans 10+ countries, forming the critical infrastructure that connects millions. We are the force behind the scenes -the essential infrastructure that keeps our world connected.

We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus , where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives.

We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner.

In addition to a competitive salary range, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being.

This includes:

Financial Wellbeing

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match of a percentage of employee contributions and profit sharing, where applicable

Equity opportunities, including participation in company equity stock plans, where applicable

Health and Mental Wellbeing

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions toward coverage
• Paid parental leave and company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD), where eligible
• Wellness programs and resources, including an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives

Personal Growth & Balance

• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements, including an allotment of remote workdays per year, depending on the role
• Education assistance and professional development and certification or licensing support, where eligible
• Performance-based bonus or incentive compensation, which may be available depending on the role

Benefit offerings are subject to plan terms, eligibility requirements, and applicable law, and may vary based on factors such as employment status, job classification, work location, and scheduled hours. Certain benefits may not be available to part-time employees or employees working fewer than 30 hours per week. The company reserves the right to modify or terminate benefit plans at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Your Next Career Opportunity - Principal Global HRIS Analyst

The Principal Global HRIS Analyst is responsible for the administration, configuration, enhancement, and support of Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules. This role partners with HR, Total Rewards, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders to design and maintain compensation structures, merit cycles, bonus planning, stock awards, salary ranges, and compensation governance processes. The position also serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for Workday compensation configuration, reporting, business processes, and annual compensation events.

What You Will Do - Primary Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules, inclusive of compensation packages, compensation grades, grade profiles, and compensation targets.
• Design and manage compensation plans, eligibility rules, salary grades, pay ranges, bonus plans, commissions, and stock plans.
• Develop, build and maintain compensation business processes, approvals, notifications, security roles, complex compensation calculations and eligibility criteria.
• Configure compensation review cycles, merit planning, bonus allocation, and promotion-related compensation changes.
• Support annual compensation planning activities, including merit increases, bonus payouts, and long-term incentive programs.
• Support compensation modeling, forecasting, and budget validation.
• Analyze existing compensation processes and recommend improvements.
• Design scalable solutions to support global compensation programs.
• Ensure data integrity across compensation, payroll, and HR systems.
• Gather requirements and translate business needs into Workday solutions, and lead testing for releases and enhancements, including test script development and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) coordination.
• Create and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and scorecards to analyze compensation trends, market pay data, and compensation planning outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

What You'll Need - Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 7+ years of Workday HCM experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Advanced Compensation configuration experience.
• Proven Experience supporting global compensation programs.
• Proven Experience leading c