Senior Compensation Manager – Workday & Analytics

Leidos; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Compensation Manager to lead enterprise compensation programs, including merit cycles, promotions, market adjustments, and policy development. You will partner with HR, Total Rewards, Finance, and business leaders to ensure accurate, compliant pay practices and scalable solutions.

Ideal candidates will have substantial Workday compensation experience, strong analytics, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field; orMasters with 6+ years of experience
• Progressive compensation experience in large, complex organizations
• Hands-on experience managing compensation processes within Workday
• Experience supporting annual compensation planning cycles, market pricing, and salary administration
• Strong technical and analytical skills to translate compensation data into insights for leaders

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise-wide compensation programs, including annual merit and bonus cycles, promotions, market adjustments, and off-cycle actions
• Provide guidance on pay positioning, internal equity, and compensation decisions with HR and business leaders
• Develop, implement, and maintain salary structures, incentive programs, and compensation policies
• Ensure programs are executed accurately, compliantly, and with data integrity across processes
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analytics to support leadership decisions and program effectiveness

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Leidos seeks a Compensation Manager to lead enterprise compensation programs, including merit cycles, promotions, market adjustments, and policy development. You will partner with HR, Total Rewards, Finance, and business leaders to ensure accurate, compliant pay practices and scalable solutions.

Ideal candidates will have substantial Workday compensation experience, strong analytics, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for leadership.